Guest guest Posted September 1, 2002 Report Share Posted September 1, 2002 Jaya Guru Datta, Here is today's saying: “2.Dama Dama means controlling the external indriyas. External indriyas are ten in number. They are - five Jnanendriyas(instruments of perception) and five Karmendriyas (instruments of action). When, on account of the tendencies of the past lives, desires arise in the mind, these external indriyas will set out to fulfil them. Even though the mind encourages the person to perform a wicked act, there is a technique that can be employed to overcome the temptation. This is called 'Dama' and it comes from the wisdom got from studying the scriptures. Even here, one has to utilise the mental power to achieve the goal. It is interesting to note that the external indriyas are easier to control than the mind. If Dama is practised properly, the will power will also increase and therefore, 'Shama' can be achieved with relative ease. On the other hand, if one tries to practise it ostentatiously, it will do more harm because, the desires which are dormant in the mind will flare up and will completel y spoil whatever 'Shama' one has achieved and, at the same time will destroy 'Dama' too. Therefore it is important to practise Dama honestly" Sri Swamiji Lessons in Vedanta - 27 part II Bhakti Mala, January, 1998 Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says _ Communicate with others using Lycos Mail for FREE! http://mail.lycos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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