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Human Body as the Chariot Human Body as the ChariotKathopanishad compares human body to a chariot. Senses are like horses, mind is like rein, mental alertness is the driver, and Atman or self, the master or the rider. What happens if horses become unwieldy, wheels come off, the driver drunk and master drowsy? Before tragedy strikes, one has to be alert. The driver has to exercise mind and be careful all the time to avoid disaster. In modern times, the analogy of a chariot could be akin to an automobile. The Sanskrit verse runs like this:
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Jyotsna Kamat Ph.D. lives in Bangalore.
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