Jaya Guru Datta,

Here is today's saying:

“2.Dama

Dama means controlling the external indriyas. External indriyas are ten in
number. They are - five Jnanendriyas(instruments of perception) and five
Karmendriyas (instruments of action). When, on account of the tendencies of the
past lives, desires arise in the mind, these external indriyas will set out to
fulfil them. Even though the mind encourages the person to perform a wicked act,
there is a technique that can be employed to overcome the temptation. This is
called 'Dama' and it comes from the wisdom got from studying the scriptures.
Even here, one has to utilise the mental power to achieve the goal. It is
interesting to note that the external indriyas are easier to control than the
mind. If Dama is practised properly, the will power will also increase and
therefore, 'Shama' can be achieved with relative ease. On the other hand, if one
tries to practise it ostentatiously, it will do more harm because, the desires
which are dormant in the mind will flare up and will completel
y spoil whatever 'Shama' one has achieved and, at the same time will destroy
'Dama' too. Therefore it is important to practise Dama honestly"

Sri Swamiji
Lessons in Vedanta - 27 part II
Bhakti Mala, January, 1998

Sri Guru Datta,
Swamiji Says




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