Guest guest Posted September 5, 1999 Report Share Posted September 5, 1999 Thanks for the response on the postings. The postings of the 100 verses is from Edith to another list - I have passed on the comments of Rama Chandraji, Parvatiji and Suprabhaji. Verse #75 of "100 Verses on Renunciation" by Bhartrihari: "As long as this body is free from disease and decrepitude, as long as senility is far off, as long as the powers of the senses are unaffected and life is not decaying, so long, wise persons should put forth mighty exertions for the sake of their supreme good, for when the house is on fire what avails setting about digging a well (for water)?" When deterioration sets in, it takes an energy toll as well as a toll on the senses. Not only have the young not become involved and enslaved to things of the world, but a well-spring of energy is available for spiritual practice. At whatever age, however, we can remember that it is the monkey mind which so involves us -- and we can stand back and watch. It is not only a question of, "What else is there to do?": it is one of the greatest of spiritual disciplines in itself. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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