Mind, Senses and Body By Chen Nagar If the human body is compared with a chariot, The mind is the reins and the horses are the senses Reason is the charioteer, and his self the lord And the roads they follow are the objects of senses, Being conveyed upon them is the lord of the chariot. When the chariot is drawn by wild horses That are not being restrained by the reins, The horses will gallop on the rough terrains Where the chariot can overturn any moment. Clever is he who keeps his horses under control-- He is a good driver with well-trained steeds; But a careless charioteer can't control his horses As he steers poorly and his team runs wild And his chariot suddenly swerves into the ditch. Steady and balanced is the state of such a mind That uses the saddle of reason and the stirrups of restraint, And fastens the reins to the bridle-bit of intellect; The horses of his senses will ride away at a gallop And the mind and its faculties will be in harness Steering the chariot well to his destination.
Reason for writing:
Control the body, and you will be a strong man; restrain your senses, and you will be a ruler of your own; balance your mind and you will rule the world. This is my own thought that inspired me to pen down my message.
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