Significance of Five sensory organ
The five sensory organs are essential for perceiving the environment and are located in the supra clavicular region. These organs include the skin (Twak), tongue (Jivha), nose (Nasa), eyes (Akshi), and ears (Karna). Each sensory organ plays a vital role in detecting different forms of stimuli, contributing to our awareness and understanding of the world around us.
Synonyms: Senses
In Dutch: Vijf zintuigen; In Finnish: Viisi aistielintä; In Spanish: Cinco órganos sensoriales; In German: Fünf Sinnesorgane
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Buddhist concept of 'Five sensory organ'
In Buddhism, the Five sensory organs, or ayatanas, represent the faculties enabling perception and interaction with the world, facilitating the experience of reality through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
From: Guide to Tipitaka
(1) Known as ayatanas, these are the faculties that allow perception and interaction with the world.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Five sensory organ'
The "Five sensory organs" in Hinduism represent the faculties of perception that enable beings to experience the world, emphasizing the intricate nature of human experiences through the five senses responsible for perception.
From: Vivekachudamani
(1) The organs responsible for the perception of the five senses.[2]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The faculties of perception through which beings experience the world, highlighting the complexity of human experience.[3]