Thereupon Nityãnand Swãmi asked again, "How can one recognise someone who has an aversion for the panchvishays?"

Shriji Mahãrãj answered, "A person with an aversion for the panchvishays can be recognised by the following characteristics: When he receives sumptuous food, he would eat it, but he would not enjoy it as much as he would enjoy eating simple food. In fact, he would be troubled by it. Also, he would become upset wearing fine clothes; he would not enjoy them as much as he would enjoy wearing tattered, coarse clothes. In fact, his mind becomes troubled by fine clothes. If he were to receive a luxurious bed, or if someone were to honour him, in fact, if he were to receive any sort of pleasant object, his mind would become troubled by it; in no way would he be pleased by it. On seeing such a person, one should realise, 'He has an aversion for the vishays.' "
 

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