Passage 2

In English

Role of in man's life

What are the functions of these ? The , in association with the (the intellect), enter the. minds of people and cause them various types of difficulties and worries. Of these difficulties, three types are predominant in the world. They are , and . refers to difficulties caused by the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) and the five sheaths (relating to food, life, mind, awareness and bliss). These sufferings are caused by human beings, animals, insects or other creatures. refers to sufferings caused by (wind), (bile), and (phlegm). refers to the calamities caused to man by floods and drought, storms and earthquakes and similar natural disasters. Of all the sufferings endured by human beings, those coming under these three categories are most prominent. All other calamities are encompassed by these three. For all these sufferings the eleven are the cause. The whole world is permeated by the . Only has an element of security. Whatever emanates from Rudhra is fraught with fear. The name itself testifies to the dangerous power implicit in it. means that which induces fear. The eleven are dreadful in form. These dreadful entities enter the minds of human beings and subject them to all kinds of afflictions.