<p>Our ancient spiritual traditions emphasize the mastery over senses as a means to the path of accomplishments and inner peace. The Bhagavad Gita describes the senses as powerful horses that must be reined in by the charioteer. </p><p>Our five senses namely sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch are the primary windows for navigating life, experience beauty, avoid danger and build connections. </p><p>The metaphor of powerful horses for the five senses implies that our senses are naturally strong, energetic, and prone to running wild if not controlled. </p><p>They can pull us in many directions, often towards desires, distractions, and immediate gratification regardless of long-term consequences. They are not inherently bad, but their power needs direction of a charioteer. </p>.<p>The charioteer here represents the higher faculty of human beings which are reason, wisdom and spiritual awareness. It’s about self-mastery and directing our inner energies rather than being passively driven by external stimuli. </p><p>Without this conscious guidance, our senses can drag us wherever they please, often leading to indulgence, deviation from our goals, and so on. For instance, uncontrolled taste can lead to overeating, just as uncontrolled sight can breed envy through exposure to materialistic imagery. </p>.<p>In the recently concluded Norway Chess 2025, Gukesh Dommaraju’s victory over Magnus Carlsen wasn’t just about outplaying a chess legend; it was a masterclass in emotional stability and focussed intent. The youngster fought back to force Carlsen into a blunder in round 6. His ability to stay calm under extreme stress made the decisive difference. </p><p>On the other hand Carlsen was on the commanding position for much of the game, playing with nearly 99% accuracy according to experts. Facing the stronger opponent and a worse position, Gukesh methodically defended until his rival cracked. </p><p>Even though millions were watching he remained unflappable and let nothing shake his nerve. After the win while Carlsen’s outburst became a headline, Gukesh’s calm under pressure earned admiration and respect, notably from industrialist Anand Mahindra who observed, “His silence roared louder”. </p><p>As he continues his journey on the world stage, his control over his senses could prove to be his most enduring and powerful weapon. To be in command of the five senses is neither denial nor deprivation, but discipline, leading towards a life of balance, purpose, peace and blessedness.</p>
<p>Our ancient spiritual traditions emphasize the mastery over senses as a means to the path of accomplishments and inner peace. The Bhagavad Gita describes the senses as powerful horses that must be reined in by the charioteer. </p><p>Our five senses namely sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch are the primary windows for navigating life, experience beauty, avoid danger and build connections. </p><p>The metaphor of powerful horses for the five senses implies that our senses are naturally strong, energetic, and prone to running wild if not controlled. </p><p>They can pull us in many directions, often towards desires, distractions, and immediate gratification regardless of long-term consequences. They are not inherently bad, but their power needs direction of a charioteer. </p>.<p>The charioteer here represents the higher faculty of human beings which are reason, wisdom and spiritual awareness. It’s about self-mastery and directing our inner energies rather than being passively driven by external stimuli. </p><p>Without this conscious guidance, our senses can drag us wherever they please, often leading to indulgence, deviation from our goals, and so on. For instance, uncontrolled taste can lead to overeating, just as uncontrolled sight can breed envy through exposure to materialistic imagery. </p>.<p>In the recently concluded Norway Chess 2025, Gukesh Dommaraju’s victory over Magnus Carlsen wasn’t just about outplaying a chess legend; it was a masterclass in emotional stability and focussed intent. The youngster fought back to force Carlsen into a blunder in round 6. His ability to stay calm under extreme stress made the decisive difference. </p><p>On the other hand Carlsen was on the commanding position for much of the game, playing with nearly 99% accuracy according to experts. Facing the stronger opponent and a worse position, Gukesh methodically defended until his rival cracked. </p><p>Even though millions were watching he remained unflappable and let nothing shake his nerve. After the win while Carlsen’s outburst became a headline, Gukesh’s calm under pressure earned admiration and respect, notably from industrialist Anand Mahindra who observed, “His silence roared louder”. </p><p>As he continues his journey on the world stage, his control over his senses could prove to be his most enduring and powerful weapon. To be in command of the five senses is neither denial nor deprivation, but discipline, leading towards a life of balance, purpose, peace and blessedness.</p>
