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Chapter Well-built Body
The second qualification required for leading a religious life is to have well-equipped limbs. If one is equipped with properly functioning sense organs, if his body is well-built, it would be easy for him to observe a religious life. If one is mute, he cannot express his mind. Inadequacy of any organ comes in the way of observing a religious life. Not only does a handicapped person become miserable, he may also lend misery to others by having to depend upon them. One should therefore try to maintain all organs in proper shape.
One is bound to feel unhappy to the extent his organs do not function properly. In order to keep them in good condition, one should remain self-reliant to the extent possible. If that is given up, the body would get stiff and unworkable. In that case, it becomes hard to undertake any activity. When one relies upon his own self, he can experience the pleasure of independence. Everyone should therefore remain energetic. True pleasure of life can be experienced when the body is maintained in proper shape while observing a life of restraint.
In addition to the body being in good shape, it is also necessary to be well-built. If it is not well-built, it would be hard to undertake activities like observance of austerities or extending help to others. If he goes on a pilgrimage, he will have to hire the laborers to lift him in ascending the hill. The enlightened persons have therefore urged for 28
| SR No. | 006987 |
| Book Title | Rays of Dharma |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Chitrabhanu |
| Publisher | Divine Knowledge Society |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| Total Pages | 162 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 10 MB |