Indriyajayasya Moolam Vinaya: | Vinayasya Moolam Vriddhopaseva

Indriya jaya is very important get fulfilled once wishes . It is also important to keep stable what we have achieved .It keeps people around us interested in us and as wellwishers.

How to achieve Indriya jaya . What is indriya jaya ?

Indriya jaya is control of one’s senses . Senses can they be brought under control ?

Mind should bring them under control . A calm and concentrated mind can bring the senses under control  .

How is this mind ?

Upanishats say Mind is akin to a monkey , which has drunk the alcohol of pride and upon that deeply stung by the scorpion named jealousy ,it runs hither thither without its own knowledge of mind and senses. Where come such a mind be brought under control . How ? Mind itself is irrestive with pride and jealousy ,how can it stay calm and concentrated . Senses follow the mind and its desire , mind immerses itself into senses and its pleasure.

So indriya jaya is very difficult. The only way one can begin is Vinaya [ humble attitude; humilty] only humble people can achieve great heights . Because they are not perturbed by the competition , they are confident of their capabilities and prepared for eventualities.

How is vinaya obtained ? Vinaya has its root in the service of the elders , Vridhdha.

There are three types vriddhas according to Shastra 1.Vayovriddha 2.Gnyana vriddha 3.Tapovriddha.

Vayo vriddha are those who are elder in age ,they should be respected and served .

Gnyana vriddha are those who have acquired immense knowledge ,these are also akin to old and elderly ,these should be served more so by the learned.

Tapo vridhdha are those who spend their lives in severe austerities ,these are also akin to old and elderly , they should be doubly served. Such attitude and inculcation of such values in ones life ensures vinaya and also Indriya jaya.

Thus kings took care of sages and rishis and snatakas [fresh graduates from gurukula ] to keep their senses under control with Vinay.

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