Five senses Quote by Dada Bhagwan
““The roots of Sansar (worldly life) are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed). Karmendriyo (five physical organs for action) and Gnanendriyo (five senses organs) are not the main cause. The roots of kashays drink up all the water!””
About This Quote
The quote explains that worldly existence is driven by the five fundamental passions—anger, pride, deceit, and greed—while the physical organs and senses are merely conduits, not the primary sources of suffering.
In simple terms: Passions, not senses, cause suffering.
Key Takeaway
Root causes are internal, not external.
Themes
spirituality
psychology
ethics
human nature
detachment
Mood
contemplative
serene
inquisitive
Type
aphorism
spiritual teaching
When to use this quote
- meditative reflection
- ethical decision‑making
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
kashays
sansar
karmendriyo
gnanendriyo
Practical Applications
- mindfulness practice
- spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal states drive my actions?
- How can I detach from these passions?
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