Guest guest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Dear All, I I read a small book and it explained the two words Sreyas and Preyas. I did not know the exact meaning and difference between these words and I found it interesting enough to share with all of you. Shreyas and Preyas Shreyas means that which is good and always good and brings happiness. Goodness never ceases and it is never harmful. Something that produces goodness, maintains goodness and ends with goodness. Preyas means that which is only a source of momentary pleasure (please note that it brings only pleasure and not happiness). This can be harmful in the long run. Human beings are naturally attracted towards the pleasant, and care less about what is good and correct. Great leaders differentiated between Shreyas & Preyas, and related them to the decision making elements in their lives. They say that our goal should be to embrace Shreyas, and dump Preyas. Here is a translated excerpt from Katha Upanishad. The better is one thing, the dearer is another thing; these two bind a man in opposite ways. Of these two, it is well for him who takes the better; he who chooses the dearer fails of his object. The better and the dearer approach a man; going round them, the sage discerns between them. The sage chooses the better rather than the dearer; The fool chooses the dearer, through lust of possession. Regards and prayers Savitri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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