sumitsehrawat
July 5th, 2005, 06:31 PM
Man suffers because of his own Senses. By yielding to temptations, he continues to be in bondage. Each Sense exerts tremendous pressure on him and the result of their combined attack can very well be imagined. "Listening" can do harm in the same way as the deer is exposed to danger when it lifts its earlobes hearing a noise and runs about. By the "touch" of the female, the male elephant gets excited and is caught by the hunter. The moth which "sights" the flame is attracted to it and it perishes by falling into it. "Taste" draws the fish to the bait. The "smell" of honey attracts the bee and its legs stick to the fluid as it sits on it. The cumulative effect of all these evils is that man is unable to escape from worldliness and is ever held in bondage. There is still a way out. A boat may float but cae should be taken to see that water does not get into it through any hole.
Man can throw away his shackles by seeking the help of a spiritual guide, who out of compassion, will prescribe the steps. By adhering to them the aspirant can realise the truth within, feel the presence of the Supreme and ultimately reach the transcendental stage. Religion being the manifestation of Divinity within, each one has to seek it by himself. It is comparable to a patient taking the medicine to cure himself of the disease and not someone else. Also a person should himself see the full moon rising in the horizon to enjoy the scene. Even as the geologist locates gold or oil in the substratum with an instrument, the preceptor will help his discipline to identify the line of approach and the aspirant will have to dig out the truth himself. Once he does this, he overcomes worldliness and cultivates discipline, and can enjoy bliss within.
The Hindu
Man can throw away his shackles by seeking the help of a spiritual guide, who out of compassion, will prescribe the steps. By adhering to them the aspirant can realise the truth within, feel the presence of the Supreme and ultimately reach the transcendental stage. Religion being the manifestation of Divinity within, each one has to seek it by himself. It is comparable to a patient taking the medicine to cure himself of the disease and not someone else. Also a person should himself see the full moon rising in the horizon to enjoy the scene. Even as the geologist locates gold or oil in the substratum with an instrument, the preceptor will help his discipline to identify the line of approach and the aspirant will have to dig out the truth himself. Once he does this, he overcomes worldliness and cultivates discipline, and can enjoy bliss within.
The Hindu