| 42. They say
that the senses are superior ; superior to the senses is mind ; superior
to mind is reason; one who is even superior to reason is He. The senses
are five, the sense of bearing, etc. When compared with the physical body,
which is gross. external, and limited, the senses are superior as they are
comparatively more subtle and internal, and have a more extensive sphere
of action. So say the wise. Superior to the senses is mind (manas, the impulsive
nature) which is composed of thoughts and desires, of errors and doubts,
(sankalpa and vikalpa), Superior to mind is reason (buddhi) characterized
by determination (nischaya). So, He who is behind all things visible. inclusive
of reason, the Dweller in the body, whomit has been saiddesire, seated in
the senses and other quarters, bewilders by enveloping wisdom; He, the Self,
the witness of reason, is superior to reason. |
