Continuing Sloka 16
In all cases, the limit should not be exceeded.The message of "lakshman Rekha"in Ramayana is that one should not cross the limit. Anything excessive is a problem. The excessive dhanam attitude of Bali Chakravarthi brought him his end. The person who over eats cannot have meditation successfully, so is the case with the person eating too less.Meditation becomes difficult for those who sleeps long and for those who seldom sleeps.
Sloka 17
The person, who is moderate in eating, sleeping and in his all activities, is able to keep his miseries tolerable. The miseries referred are in the mind level.The body level discomforts are due to his/ her prarabda. The state of mind depends on one's attitude, not on prarabda.
Sloka 18
This explains the earlier word "yuktah". It is possible for the person to be steady and concentrate in his yoga, once his/ her mind is free from kama (desire) and revels in one's self. It is be understood that free from desire means free from binding desire. One should not brood over unsuccessful desires, as these do not bind one's mind.
Sloka19
A mind meditating with full control is compared to a deepam which is in a place without any flow of air. This mind of yogi will be without any wavering, like the steady flame of the lamp.
Sloka20
All troubles in life are due to one's mind only.The mind itself is not a problem, but a neglected mind becomes a problem. A trained mind is a beautiful and useful instrument.The body is visible and everyone takes care of its health. But the mind, being invisible, is ignored.
Sloka 21
There are two kinds of happiness- Atma Sukam, enjoyed by Buddhi and Vishaya sukam enjoyed by senses (indriyas). Vishaya Sukam is only in comforts and luxury outside. It is momentary, constantly changing and not dependable. Where as Atma sukam has to be aimed and experienced. Sukam (happiness) and dukham (unhappiness) are only in one's mind. Comforts and discomforts are not directly connected to happiness and unhappiness. comforts and discomforts are real,but happiness and sadness are a state of mind.While happiness/ sadness are subjective, comforts /discomforts are objective.An article may make one feel happy but it may not have any effect on some one else. The navaratna hara given to Hanuman, did not make him happy (as He did not see Rama in The gems) . One who understands and firm with atma sukam becomes a Jnani. Sankaracharya says that there are only three people who are always happy- child, mad person (unmattha) and Jnani.
Sloka 22
No achievement in life is greater than getting Jnanam.One should distinguish between the living in this world and being happy. Every material in the world is
required for living but not for happiness.The world has to be treated as a source for living. One has to work for any achievement and it cannot be made without one's effort. The various challenges of life does not affect a Jnani, who is well established in his efforts.
In all cases, the limit should not be exceeded.The message of "lakshman Rekha"in Ramayana is that one should not cross the limit. Anything excessive is a problem. The excessive dhanam attitude of Bali Chakravarthi brought him his end. The person who over eats cannot have meditation successfully, so is the case with the person eating too less.Meditation becomes difficult for those who sleeps long and for those who seldom sleeps.
Sloka 17
The person, who is moderate in eating, sleeping and in his all activities, is able to keep his miseries tolerable. The miseries referred are in the mind level.The body level discomforts are due to his/ her prarabda. The state of mind depends on one's attitude, not on prarabda.
Sloka 18
This explains the earlier word "yuktah". It is possible for the person to be steady and concentrate in his yoga, once his/ her mind is free from kama (desire) and revels in one's self. It is be understood that free from desire means free from binding desire. One should not brood over unsuccessful desires, as these do not bind one's mind.
Sloka19
A mind meditating with full control is compared to a deepam which is in a place without any flow of air. This mind of yogi will be without any wavering, like the steady flame of the lamp.
Sloka20
All troubles in life are due to one's mind only.The mind itself is not a problem, but a neglected mind becomes a problem. A trained mind is a beautiful and useful instrument.The body is visible and everyone takes care of its health. But the mind, being invisible, is ignored.
Sloka 21
There are two kinds of happiness- Atma Sukam, enjoyed by Buddhi and Vishaya sukam enjoyed by senses (indriyas). Vishaya Sukam is only in comforts and luxury outside. It is momentary, constantly changing and not dependable. Where as Atma sukam has to be aimed and experienced. Sukam (happiness) and dukham (unhappiness) are only in one's mind. Comforts and discomforts are not directly connected to happiness and unhappiness. comforts and discomforts are real,but happiness and sadness are a state of mind.While happiness/ sadness are subjective, comforts /discomforts are objective.An article may make one feel happy but it may not have any effect on some one else. The navaratna hara given to Hanuman, did not make him happy (as He did not see Rama in The gems) . One who understands and firm with atma sukam becomes a Jnani. Sankaracharya says that there are only three people who are always happy- child, mad person (unmattha) and Jnani.
Sloka 22
No achievement in life is greater than getting Jnanam.One should distinguish between the living in this world and being happy. Every material in the world is
required for living but not for happiness.The world has to be treated as a source for living. One has to work for any achievement and it cannot be made without one's effort. The various challenges of life does not affect a Jnani, who is well established in his efforts.
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