Last week we asked the question – what do we do with the body when we know we’re not the body? How do we view it, work with it, live with it? Here are three approaches that help us see the body from a spiritual perspective and appreciate the strong role it plays in deepening our relationship with Krishna.
A Bridge: We as spirit souls connect to the world through the body. We eat, see, hear, smell and seek happiness through the mind and senses. The body bridges the inner me to the outer world. When we use the same body to hear, see, and connect with Krishna in this world good things happen – we are more satisfied with life, the connection with Krishna purifies our mind so we perceive spiritual reality, and our love for Krishna grows.
An Instrument: We often take care of our cars, phones, musical instruments, or golf clubs better than we take care of ourselves. Why? Because they are the instruments by which we work, play, and seek fulfillment in life. The human body is also an instrument – but for self realization. We carry this spiritual tool box around with us 24/7. Krishna told Arjuna – your perfection, the realization of your deepest most complete self, is by fighting. By living in the world and using our body in accordance with the highest principles of human action (Bhakti Yoga) we can transform not only ourselves but all we interact with.
A Companion: Make our body our companion. Appreciate it, take care of it, thank it regularly. It’s who we meet in the morning in the mirror and who we are with last thing at night. The body and mind can be our friend or enemy – bringing us to good places, moods, and attitudes or making our life hell. We need to love our body because its all we’ve got. We can make a partnership that together we are going to achieve the goal of life, transcend death, and appreciate the opportunity, and privilege, this human form of life offers us – freedom from suffering and a return to love.
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Very nice and practical........Thanks for sharing nice realisation.....