There is no other option in this pursuit, except to give up the longing for sense objects, is the very first instruction which is also very difficult to follow. To help us in this endeavour, it is advised that we learn to consider sense objects as poison and shun them totally. We have to understand how sense objects poison the mind. The wise instead consciously control the mind and direct it to seek the valuable nectar derived by the practice of moral virtues such as forgiveness, kindness and contentment. These make one self-dependent rather than sense-dependent.

Source: The Hindu July 08, 2021 16:07 UTC