Every manifest form in this creation has its own fortes and vulnerabilities. And the human body too is no exception. Almighty conceived it as a mighty 'citadel' of power and knowledge yet with some mischievous villains on constant lookout for a chance to subjugate the fortress into their control. When the trust is in the Almighty's surveillance, is it not a matter of great relief with contentment?
Profuse interlacing of similes is the deft artwork of Annamcharya which is once again flamboyant in the sankeeertana, "Padilamu Kota Pagavaru"...........
'This fortress called the human body is verily secure without doubt. Nevertheless there are six enemies waiting for an opportunity to siege and bring this fortress under their control. They are 'Arishadvargas' ! That is, six emotions namely, Kama (desire), Krodha (anger), Lobha (miserly, selfish), Moha (passion), Mada (lust) and Matsara (jealousy).
'In artistic expression, it takes nine laborious months for building this fortress and nobody ever knows by how many persons and for how many times it was brought forth on previous occasions (how many mothers conceived and delivered in previous births). It is flourishing with majestic central tower of control. Five robbers are waiting for an opportunity to pillage this virtuous structure. They are five sense organs; namely Eye, Ear, Nose, Tongue and Skin.
'In this mighty fortress, the King (Atma) is almost alone but for the constant interference by two ministers for their deliberations; namely, Intellect and Mind. Enjoying the prop of these two, seven robust soldiers are boldly moving about in this fortress as per their whims (all the senses).
'The fortress is not sealed one from outside world. It has nine apertures namely, Two Eyes, Two Ears, Two nostrils, Mouth, excretory and genital organs. Besides there is an excellent communications (nervous) system. All these are well trained experts in guarding the fortress. However if one jumps to hasty conclusion that the fortification of this structure is on account of these only, it is misguided conception. For, it is the Almighty who is the Real Protector of this 'Fortress'. Then why one shall have any doubts about the fruitful deliverance (liberation) of this strong and magnificent Fortress?'.......
Banking only on fortes in our personality will generate positive attitude towards the life living and constant preference for association only with knowledgeable spiritual elite will purge away all our weaknesses and boost our morale towards everlasting blissful state !
Profuse interlacing of similes is the deft artwork of Annamcharya which is once again flamboyant in the sankeeertana, "Padilamu Kota Pagavaru"...........
'This fortress called the human body is verily secure without doubt. Nevertheless there are six enemies waiting for an opportunity to siege and bring this fortress under their control. They are 'Arishadvargas' ! That is, six emotions namely, Kama (desire), Krodha (anger), Lobha (miserly, selfish), Moha (passion), Mada (lust) and Matsara (jealousy).
'In artistic expression, it takes nine laborious months for building this fortress and nobody ever knows by how many persons and for how many times it was brought forth on previous occasions (how many mothers conceived and delivered in previous births). It is flourishing with majestic central tower of control. Five robbers are waiting for an opportunity to pillage this virtuous structure. They are five sense organs; namely Eye, Ear, Nose, Tongue and Skin.
'In this mighty fortress, the King (Atma) is almost alone but for the constant interference by two ministers for their deliberations; namely, Intellect and Mind. Enjoying the prop of these two, seven robust soldiers are boldly moving about in this fortress as per their whims (all the senses).
'The fortress is not sealed one from outside world. It has nine apertures namely, Two Eyes, Two Ears, Two nostrils, Mouth, excretory and genital organs. Besides there is an excellent communications (nervous) system. All these are well trained experts in guarding the fortress. However if one jumps to hasty conclusion that the fortification of this structure is on account of these only, it is misguided conception. For, it is the Almighty who is the Real Protector of this 'Fortress'. Then why one shall have any doubts about the fruitful deliverance (liberation) of this strong and magnificent Fortress?'.......
Banking only on fortes in our personality will generate positive attitude towards the life living and constant preference for association only with knowledgeable spiritual elite will purge away all our weaknesses and boost our morale towards everlasting blissful state !
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