The four basic instincts continued..
The basic instinct that is directly related to the survival of the species is sex. One might say that the individual does not really think of the species when engaging in sex rather, he/she is directly, actively and frantically trying to relieve the immense tension in the loins.
When sublimated, this instinct is transformed into a higher emotion called Love and on its altar are offered innumerable follies. It is due to the very high status afforded this metamorphosed instinct that the law has a special distinction for crimes committed in its name collectively known as, "Crimes of Passion".
Kingdoms are destroyed and people's lives are lost because of it as in the case of Paris, a Trojan prince and Helen, the wife of Agamemnon a Greek King. The story of Aeneas and Dido illustrate how difficult it can be to be "in love" when duty is involved. And who can fail to mention the tragedy of the young lovers Romeo and Juliet in the face of a family feud?
Sexual energy when sublimated can result in great art and music. Further sublimated it can lead to divine ecstacy as in the case of St. Theresa of Avila. The same sexual energy when channelized towards the higher planes can lead to samadhi or the ecstatic union of the Shiva and Shakti (the Male and Female principle). The ancient Taoists strove to attain the unification of Kan and Li or the Congress of Heaven and Earth.
When improperly channelled or perversely handled it can lead to insanity. Although it can be a badge of some sort to be "Crazy in Love". He he he.
When sublimated, this instinct is transformed into a higher emotion called Love and on its altar are offered innumerable follies. It is due to the very high status afforded this metamorphosed instinct that the law has a special distinction for crimes committed in its name collectively known as, "Crimes of Passion".
Kingdoms are destroyed and people's lives are lost because of it as in the case of Paris, a Trojan prince and Helen, the wife of Agamemnon a Greek King. The story of Aeneas and Dido illustrate how difficult it can be to be "in love" when duty is involved. And who can fail to mention the tragedy of the young lovers Romeo and Juliet in the face of a family feud?
Sexual energy when sublimated can result in great art and music. Further sublimated it can lead to divine ecstacy as in the case of St. Theresa of Avila. The same sexual energy when channelized towards the higher planes can lead to samadhi or the ecstatic union of the Shiva and Shakti (the Male and Female principle). The ancient Taoists strove to attain the unification of Kan and Li or the Congress of Heaven and Earth.
When improperly channelled or perversely handled it can lead to insanity. Although it can be a badge of some sort to be "Crazy in Love". He he he.
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