Affinity and Aversion Are The Instigators

[Guest guest]

Jaya Guru Datta,

 

Here is today's saying:

 

"Q: This is very strange! On one hand you say that the Indriyas can not be

Kartas (doer). On the other hand, you also say that the Atma is not the

instigator. Do you mean that the Indriyas, which are by nature inert, act

without any instigation?

 

A: The Indriyas are instigated by the feelings of Raga and Dvesha (affinity and

aversion). It is only in the presence of affinity and aversion that Indriyas

function. If they are absent, the Indriyas too cease to act. (This is called as

'Anvaya-Vyatiraka theory). This is a common experience. Therefore, it is Raga

and Dvesha which are the instigators."

 

Sri Swamiji

Lessons in Vedanta - 37 part VI

Bhakti Mala, February 1999

 

Sri Guru Datta,

Swamiji Says

 

 

___________

Get 25MB, POP3, Spam Filtering with LYCOS MAIL PLUS for $19.95/year.

http://login.mail.lycos.com/brandPage.shtml?pageId=plus&ref=lmtplus