The Five Percepts- Part II

Continuing from the previous discussion, why are we taking only the five things? First of all it has religious/ spiritual significance. Five is an importatant number in Indian Spiritual sciences. It represents the:

Five Tatvas
Five Devis (Divine Goddesses)
Five Senses
Five Vratas
Five Panchas (Pnachayat, a deciding authority in rural India, consists of 5 people/ judges. It is so because, it's beleived that God speaks where there is a group of 5 people in harmony, compassion and good thoughts)

As quoted in the Wilkipedia website related to Numerology, "Number Five is connected to sensual awareness in the form of the five senses as well as protection. It is also a number which represents service to others. It is highly analytical and has the ability to think critically, but can over-ponder an issue to the point that its significance is no longer relevant. This number governs our ability to think clearly and our intellectual capacity. Five represents openness to new experiences as well as new ideas. Seeking freedom, it is often the adventurer. Five is about pushing life to its limits. It is a multifaceted number with links to our state of physical and mental health."

Since the begining is important for any work, this thought occured in my mind. Let's start with 'Listing the five important things in life.'

These things can be people, work, things in general, attitudes, priceless emotions etc etc. Let us generalise this very first exploration of our life. Specific questions will flow gradually day after day.

Take time.

Think.

Take a whole day to think on these.

There will be lots of things that might seem important. It doesn't matter. Narrow them down. Ultimately, there will be only 5 most important things will remain. Now think on how, why and when did they become important. Go into silence and ponder on them. Recognise their power in Now. Be Greatful, compassionate and honestly recognise them. Feel the peace and calm. Feel the happiness they bring in now. Whenever you are ready, open your eyes with a smile.
Later on while discussion, one more question arised. It was how do you see yourself as. What do you see yourself as? How do you feel? What do you feel right now?

My student replied that she felt alone, loneliness. Something beautiful happened with that very thought of hers. A beautiful meditation came through timeless space.

Read on in the Five Percepts- Part III