Beyond the Senses
Overindulgence in sensory pleasures leads to confusion and distraction. The sage turns inward, letting go of cravings, and focuses on simple nourishment and clarity of being.
Too many colours
blind the eye.
Too many sounds
deafen the ear.
Too many flavours
dull the tongue.
Chasing the hunt,
racing the chariot —
they disturb the mind.
Craving rare things
leads people astray.
So the sage nourishes the belly,
not the eye.
He lets go of desire,
and stays with what is real.
