Subtle Elements Give Rise to Indriyas

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Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

“From Akasha came the Shrotendriya (organ of hearing)

>From Vayu came the Tvagindriya (organ of touch)

>From Agni came the Chakshrindriya (organ of vision)

>From Jala came the Jihvendriya (organ of taste) and

>From Prithvi came the Ghranendriya (organ of smell).

 

It must be borne in mind that Indriya does not mean the physical organ. For

example, the eyeball is an organ. In it is situated a subtle Indriya called

Netra (Netra = eye). If this Indriya is defective, the person will not be able

to see although his eyeballs are normal. Just as Prana is vital for the

physical body, Indriyas are vital for the organs of perception. It should

therefore be understood that the subtle elements give rise to the Indriyas and

not the organs."

 

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta - 18 part III

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

 

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