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Many spiritual and new age seekers argue that the problem with choice is that our choosing takes place in a world resplendent with opposing forces: good/evil, love/hate, joy/sorrow.
This dualistic philosophy is one that is central to the Katha Upanishad,
one of the most widely published Upanishads expressing mystic truths.
“Every moment, whether you see it or not,
you have a choice of two alternatives in what you say,do, or think,”
--in Dialogue with Death, a Katha.
In Sanskrit,these two alternatives are known as preya and shreya.
Preya, is that which is pleasant.
Shreya, in contrast, is that which is beneficial.
“Preya is that which pleases us, that which tickles the ego.
Shreya, on the other hand, has no reference to pleasing or displeasing.
It simply means what benefits us
– that which improves our health or contributes to our peace of mind.
”The trouble, is that preya – that benefactor
While shreya may know what’s best for you, she would never force her views.
Rather, she will hover just near the boundary, never crossing it without invitation,
yet fully present at a moment’s notice when called upon.
Shreya holds your hand when you’re down and out, and promises you’ll find another side to yourself if you delvedeep enough.
Preya is the comrade-in arms that seizes your hand and frantically drags you across the freeway
A Framework for Conscious Choice
Ever since Adam and Eve chose to taste the forbidden fruit,the concept of choice has been seen as posing significant life consequences and being central to what makes us human,writes Peggy Hailstone.
The mind can be either liberating or binding.of immediate pleasure – is a slick salesman, appealing directly to our senses or ego. You deserve it, preya asserts. You’ve earned this wage rise/reprieve/rest, he wheedles. You worked really hard today. There’s no need to exercise/train/study tonight, he cajoles. How about another ice cream/beer/slice of pizza? In this framework, preya is theshowman.
Shreya, in contrast, is a somewhat drab behind the scenes type.
She’s someone you forget moments after introduction.
And while preya is the seducer and wannabe tyrant, shreya is the good, old fashioned, not quite of this world, wise old soul.at peak hour because there’s something shiny, alluring, digestible, or offering distraction on the other side.
The important distinction between preya and shreya is that one offers immediate but temporary satisfaction;
the other requires effort but the satisfaction is long term.
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Many spiritual and new age seekers argue that the problem with choice is that our choosing takes place in a world resplendent with opposing forces: good/evil, love/hate, joy/sorrow.
This dualistic philosophy is one that is central to the Katha Upanishad,
one of the most widely published Upanishads expressing mystic truths.
“Every moment, whether you see it or not,
you have a choice of two alternatives in what you say,do, or think,”
--in Dialogue with Death, a Katha.
In Sanskrit,these two alternatives are known as preya and shreya.
Preya, is that which is pleasant.
Shreya, in contrast, is that which is beneficial.
“Preya is that which pleases us, that which tickles the ego.
Shreya, on the other hand, has no reference to pleasing or displeasing.
It simply means what benefits us
– that which improves our health or contributes to our peace of mind.
”The trouble, is that preya – that benefactor
While shreya may know what’s best for you, she would never force her views.
Rather, she will hover just near the boundary, never crossing it without invitation,
yet fully present at a moment’s notice when called upon.
Shreya holds your hand when you’re down and out, and promises you’ll find another side to yourself if you delvedeep enough.
Preya is the comrade-in arms that seizes your hand and frantically drags you across the freeway
A Framework for Conscious Choice
Ever since Adam and Eve chose to taste the forbidden fruit,the concept of choice has been seen as posing significant life consequences and being central to what makes us human,writes Peggy Hailstone.
The mind can be either liberating or binding.of immediate pleasure – is a slick salesman, appealing directly to our senses or ego. You deserve it, preya asserts. You’ve earned this wage rise/reprieve/rest, he wheedles. You worked really hard today. There’s no need to exercise/train/study tonight, he cajoles. How about another ice cream/beer/slice of pizza? In this framework, preya is theshowman.
Shreya, in contrast, is a somewhat drab behind the scenes type.
She’s someone you forget moments after introduction.
And while preya is the seducer and wannabe tyrant, shreya is the good, old fashioned, not quite of this world, wise old soul.at peak hour because there’s something shiny, alluring, digestible, or offering distraction on the other side.
The important distinction between preya and shreya is that one offers immediate but temporary satisfaction;
the other requires effort but the satisfaction is long term.
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