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Some very kind people at the Hindu temple presented me with a copy of the Bhagvad Gita. On receiving the book, I flipped through the pages in order to gain some familiarity with the organization of the contents. I noticed the images in the Bhagvad Gita are quite detailed, colorful and that each one is a representation of a profound message; it's as if you can admire them for hours and not get tired of it. In general, most works of art have their way of leaving me inspired. From the Gita, this one image in particular made it's impression. It stands as an illustrative metaphor for the spirit, mind and body.
Bhagavad-gita 6.34 The chariot of the body. The five horses represent the five senses (tongue, eyes, ears, nose and skin). The reins, the driving instrument, symbolize the mind, the driver is the intelligence, and the passenger is the spirit soul.
It is intriguing to consider our capacities as human beings. In the Bible it is written,"God created man to have dominion over all things, both living and non-living." Isn't it awesome to be in a mode of constantly discovering ourselves and also knowing that this is a continuous, never-ending process until we breath our last (after passing away who knows)?! Two words - Loving it!!! :)
