All those who go through life with firm resolve (determination) are those who are not in the habit of indulging their mind (senses). `Going through life without indulging one’s senses’ should be understood to mean `going through life without (yielding to) one’s emotions (or feelings)’.
Today, many people are wending (making) their way through life with much emotion. That is why they tremble (shudder) when they are faced with the good, the bad and the many and varied ways of this mundane world.
So, in converse, it must be understood that all those who go through life with their emotions (feelings) in the forefront are those without any firm resolve (determination) in life.
All those who place their emotions (feelings) in the forefront will be incapable of distinguishing between that which is right and that which is wrong. So, it is an example of having inferior (inadequate) wisdom, is it not? That is why if you consider yourself to be a person who is going through your life with firm resolve (determination), it is necessary for you to try and avoid putting your emotions (feelings) in the forefront. In other words, unlike the habit (nature) of people with inferior wisdom, you should never indulge your senses under any circumstances.
In that way, by placing wisdom in the forefront, you will be able to distinguish between right and wrong and thus lead a worthy life with strong and firm resolve (determination).
24-05-2010
5:00 p.m.
Cittala-taung Monastery,
Pa-Auk Tawya
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