Senses And Desires of Human Beings

Five senses differentiate the animals and birds from the human tribes. This fact is borne out of the so-called Sixth sense or Reasoning power of human beings. Three dimensions make the earth, but the invisible fourth dimension i.e. Time determines its fate. Likewise, the powerful sixth sense can control and overrule the other fives. However, in reality, this sense of humans fails to be just for the self. The person who controls all his senses, but harbors an innate desire for the enjoyment of such senses, is a Liar. For example, a chain smoker pretends to have stopped his habit, but he rears the desire to have a puff.

Sight is the most important of all senses. It helps to admire Nature and the physical traits like shape, color and size of anything. Beauty always entices our eyes, but many beautiful things harbor the danger within. Infatuation in youth spoils their future. The sense of taste lands in all troubles and mishaps. The fish ends life in a bait. Sugar patients aggravate diabetes through consuming more sweets. The deep-fried and roasted food boosts up the blood pressure. Spice is nice to the tongue but harms the stomach. Sharp hearing leads to eavesdropping, creates mistrust and breaks the relationships. Touch soothes a lonely soul; Pat on the back gives flip to an employee, and It forms the root of sexual desire. Smell stirs up ecstasy and desire to experience the source that produces the odor. There is a Seventh sense or Extrasensory perception (ESP) that occurs rarely in some people. This sense provides powers to see the events of the past and the future. Naturally, the possessor has no fear or fervor towards anything in life.

Desire is the source of all evils and sufferings in our life. Senses, Mind, and Knowledge are the sources of desires. The flower's bright hue draws our attention. Even a sumptuous feast does not evoke any interest when a person lacks hunger or exercise self-restraint. One should exercise control over the senses with the help of mind and knowledge to get rid of the desire. Senses rule the body, but the mind is superior to the senses. Knowledge is more powerful than the mind. According to Bhagavad Gita, the Soul overrules all these. 

Animals and birds driven by the power of five senses behave intelligently. A man has an inferior demeanor. Why? Is it simply owing to the self-pride arising from the feeling of superiority attributed to the sixth sense?

Do We Need Rules in Our Life?

The development and progress of any society depend on the systems it follows. Divergence and disparities in the conduct of the individuals tend to distract the aim of the society. However, when a set of standards and procedures is put in place, people behave in an orderly manner which in turn promotes cohesion and cohabitation. This is the essence of any rule or law intending the safety and welfare of the people. These rules are applicable to all without any discrimination or bias. Thanks to the sixth sense of reasoning for bringing up the disciplinary system.

The ancient men learned to live in groups after getting fed up with the initial life of wandering and hunting like animals. They later devised certain unwritten norms for the movement and peaceful coexistence of the groups. What we have presently is a well-defined and complex set of rules and regulations to ensure the sovereignty and independence of a nation. VISA and passports fall under this category. In the absence of any rules, Humans would have turned wild, undisciplined, and disorganized. 

To understand the significance of the rules clearly, a few examples are presented here.

1) Road-rules not only make our drive safe, but also protect the lives of those moving along the road, pedestrians, and other vehicles. 2) Office rules provide for the discipline and conduct of the work in a congenial and systematic manner. 3) Byelaws of a Cooperative society enable its members to make transactions in a transparent and method. 4) The rules of any Regulating body prevent the unfair and unhealthy practices of marketing and competition among the countries, business firms, people. 5) Rules of a Public Transport company prevent unauthorized entry and carriage. 6) The Central bank of a country regulates the monetary and fiscal transactions from the public, banks, and other financial intermediaries, and 7) UNO has an elaborate framework of rules to avoid conflicts and foster unity among the nations. 

Nevertheless, the rules are subject to modifications in tune with the needs of the time also. When the culture and living styles change owing to the advancements in knowledge and technology, the obsolete laws warrant repeal or amendments. Else, the crime and mala fide acts get the upper hand.

Never try to bend the rules to suit your convenience or to favor somebody. Always respect the rules of the land wherever you are.