In the Holy Scriptures, it is explained that the human body is a chariot. There are five horses representing the five senses that are pulling this chariot. The rope represents mind, because mind is meant to control the senses.
The driver holding the ropes is the human intelligence, which is meant to direct the mind. So, if the mind is controlled not by intelligence but by senses (the horses), then we’re in a very dangerous situation. But if the good intelligence controls the senses through the mind on the basis of the true needs of the passenger—the spirit soul—then we would travel to our true destination in life. And what is that destination? The spiritual world.
-Radhanath Swami
Radhanath Swami beautifully explains how we need to understand about our body and use it for spirituality. Related Q&A:
http://radhanathswamionline.com/life/care-body-lets-hear-radhanath-swami
If someone controls his/her mind on krishna’s lotus feet then surely he/she will be most happy in the world.
Nicely explained.
I am hitching a ride on Radhanath Swamis servants chariots, they are guaranteed to go to the spiritual world. 🙂
Its important to know the distinction between body, mind, intelligence, and soul. Otherwise we will use our mind to remain where we don’t belong – the material world. With this knowledge we can use our intelligence to go to where we belong – the spiritual world.
Thank you . Analogy helped me to understand easily and better.
Very true. We can even see this happening in our life that whenever we leave the senses free, our life becomes havoc. We should cultivate our intelligence in such a way that it can control the mind and senses in provoking situations.
Spiritual world!! yess
Very graphic example.
Very nicely explained.