Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord The body is known as deha, which means "that which is consumed by fire." It is burnt on the pyre when life departs and consumed by the flames of desire when life persists. It burns on the pyre of anxiety and fear even when alive! There is another word, sharira, meaning "that which wastes away," which also means body. While living, it is afflicted by wants and wishes which rob it of peace. When dead, it becomes dust. Starting its career as a ball of flesh, it soon disappears as a tender charming baby and an active child; it transforms itself into a straight, strong, attractive youth and is reduced later to the pathetic shape of old age. Hence, it is named sharira, and the person who lives in it is known as shariri. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. XIV, P. 249-250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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