Upanishad & Cobra

Who is the Knower?

Who is the Knower?

What makes my mind think?

Who is the Knower?

What makes my mind think?

Does life have a purpose, or is it governed by chance?

Who is the Knower?

What makes my mind think?

Does life have a purpose, or is it governed by chance?

What is the cause of the Universe?

Know the Self to be sitting in the chariot,

the body to be the chariot,

the intellect to be the charioteer,

and the mind the reins.

-- Upanishads

If the Self is sitting in the chariot, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the charioteer (driver), and the mind is the reins... what are the horses?

R.A.F.T.R = Role (who is your writing from?)

A = Audience (who are you writing to?)

F = Format (are you writing a letter, text, poster, etc.?)

T = Topic (what are you writing about?)

Dear Older Monk,Thank you for helping me cross the river. I have arthritis in my knees and chicken legs so I can't cross by myself. I noticed that your friend looked shocked when you carried me across. What was that about? Is he ok? Maybe he was just having a bad day.Well, thanks again.Your friend, Little Red Riding Hood

The Hindu god Shiva, whose animal is the cobra.