The Three Principles-2.1- Self Control { The majority people of Bharatham live in aimless indiscipline way, leaving few good citizens, all are materialistic ( bhogi-s ), pleasure seekers, narrow minded, Tamasic cum Rajasic, characterless, etc., }
Opinion
18/05/2016.
551.
All Members,
Respected family members of this great holy Nation.
Sub : The Three Principles-2.1- Self Control
Swami Chinmayananda
Ref : { The majority people of Bharatham live in aimless indiscipline way, leaving few good citizens, all are materialistic ( Bhogi-s ), pleasure seekers, narrow minded, Tamasic cum Rajasic, characterless, etc., }
Discussion-5.
2.Principle-1: Self Control -
The physical body longs for contact with the world of objects in order to gain sense gratification. The eyes wish to see beautiful forms and colors, the tongue craves good food, the nose likes to smell pleasant fragrances and so on. But when we continue to live only for the gratification of our sensual demands, passions multiply and ultimately consume us.
To avoid such a condition, discipline (brahmacharya) at the physical level is prescribed. The meaning of the word brahmacharya has been so badly distorted that the real value of this discipline has been lost. Brahmacharya is an attitude of intelligent contact with the world. It does not mean a total denial of the sense enjoyments, but only insists on not overdoing anything.
Thus to read, watch television, talk, or walk too much, or to eat a morsel more than necessary would be considered as breaking the vow of brahmacharya. When we live in self-control we discover in ourselves a renewed dynamism, and become pillars of strength in society. If this sacred doctrine is not followed, we abdicate our freedom and become slaves to the ever-changing circumstances of life. Thus, brahmacharya is a value to be lived at the physical level.
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JAIHIND.
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