Sense Gratification:

Meaning:

The tendency to enjoy independent of Lord is termed as sense Gratification.

Process:

Sense enjoyment is independent of the sense object, but is a function of one’s perception of the sense object. If one approves that x object can give him happiness then there is an interaction between oneself and that particular sense object targeted towards the materialization of one’s belief and approval. What happens when one approves or believes that a particular object can give him happiness?? That process of approving or believing, releases our pleasure potency on that particular sense object, now the act of sense gratification is an attempt to take back the attached pleasure on the sense object.

The process of “dhyato visaya pumas…..” BG 2.62 “(contemplation on the sense objects) attaches the pleasure potency of the soul to the sense object. This is referred to as Visualization in the modern terms.

The gross act of enjoyment is the effect of that act which was already done in the thought level or in subtle level. In other words nothing can manifest grossly unless sufficient contemplation of that has happened subtly.

From all the above facts we can conclude that sense gratification is a process of mental concoction.

Defending leads to????

The process of defense may be expressed in various ways ranging from subtle self talks, to gross arguments and Physical fights. Now if we ask our-self what are we defending, whats your answer??. After sufficient scrutiny we end up with an answer and that is, we are all defending or protecting our governing BELIEFS.

Any thoughts or actions that is not in line with one's belief systems will trigger the defending attitude. Unfortunately the most tensed and materially anxious people are the one's who have very unreasonable or unrealistic governing belief systems.

Reasons for their undue anxiety and mental torture:
If our beliefs are far from the natural realities, then one's defensive nature will be triggered time and again. Defensive confrontation is always associated with uncertainity of the outcome. This in turn breeds more and more anxiety, stress, tension and ultimately unhappiness.

Conclusion:
Remember, if you are unhappy for most of the time then there could be gap between reality and your governing beliefs.

Happy news for all: All of us have the freedom to change our governing beliefs by our conscious endeavors.

The role of Vedic Literature for one's happiness:
Vedic litratures are manuals given by the creator for all living entities, especially the one who has Human body has the ability to comprehend. These literatures ground our Governing beliefs not only to the relative realities but also to the Absolute realities. This in turn enables the practitioner to lead a simple and happy life, as the saying goes '' Simple living High thinking''.

Just do it:
Read the Books by a Glorious and world renouned author ''A.C. Bhakti Vedanta Swamy Srila Prabhupada'' to ground your unrealistic Governing beliefs and BE HAPPY.

Article by Kuru Shrestha Dasa
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