Passage 8

In English

What are the primary functions performed by the sense organs? A tumbler contains sweet syrup but it is not aware of it. Likewise, this physical body is full of sweetness; but it is unaware. Put a straw in the tumbler and drink the syrup. But the straw does not know how sweet the syrup is. The tongue, after tasting it, sends it to the stomach without keeping it with itself. The stomach enjoys the syrup and after digesting it, sends it to the different parts of the body. The body is similar to a vessel; it is filled with sweetness of Divinity. With the help of the straw, the tongue is able to taste the sweetness of the syrup. In the same manner, the sense organs (straw) enable wisdom (tongue) to experience Divinity (sweetness). decides as to whether the food is sweet or bitter. If it is bitter, the tongue rejects it, and if it is sweet, it sends it to the master.