Prasamrati Prakarana

Author(s): Umaswati, Umaswami, Mahesh Bhogilal, V M Kulkarni
Publisher: Nita M Bhogilal & Others

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Prasamarati
bewildered by them, one should constantly study the writings of the Agamas (the scriptures) (and understand the dangers and pitfalls that lie in the sense objects, and hence develop an aversion for them and thus overcome his deep craving for them.)
106. These sense objects (of desire) are very attractive in the beginning. In the midst of their enjoyment they give intense erotic pleasure. But in the end there often is a feeling of a strong aversion, of sadness, of shame and of fear.
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107. However, when we are enjoying these sense objects, they do, to some extent, satisfy the mind by giving pleasure. But later like the eating of the Kimpaka fruit (which is delicious while eating but poisons once inside the body), they end in great misery.
108 & 109. Just as a banquet wherein there are eighteen vegetables and many delicious things to eat and drink if these are mixed with poison, then the banquet ultimately leads to death. Similarly, if, as a result of hearing the praise of the sense objects, one is attracted very greatly to them, and they are enjoyed with the utmost of desire, then they lead to hundreds of cycles of birth and rebirth because there is the deep formation of various unholy Karmas at the time of anticipation and of enjoyment.
110. All people can see around themselves, everywhere and at all times, Death - which is certain for everyone and yet one does not know when it will come. Inspite of this, people are attached and crave for the objects of enjoyment (from which they will be separated at Death). Surely then, they are not fit to be counted as human beings (who are supposed to be blessed with the faculty of discrimination).
111. One should truly try and understand, and repeatedly ponder over the inevitable tragic end results of these sense objects which are outwardly pleasing. Thus, one should lead oneself to constantly meditate on many many kinds of benefits that accrue