In China’s version of the natal demon, the cowherd has succeeded in putting a halter on the bull and is leading the reluctant creature. The enlightened Self has succeeded in controlling the grosser parts of his animal organism. The emotions and senses are being held and led; their direction is being changed. The bull is being caused to turn around. The beginning of discipline is the control of the physical life. The disciple recognizes that all material things must be subordinated to spiritual purpose if the work of regeneration is to be accomplished. Right action is a physical expression of energy dominated by a philosophical purpose. This is the burden of picture #2.
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