Doors
a term used to denote the five Karmendriyas – organs of action, and the five Jnanendriyas – organs of knowledge.
Karmendriyas
- Vac (Speech)
- Pani (Hands)
- Pada (Feet)
- Payu (Anus)
- Upastha (Genitals)
Jnanendriyas
- Caksu (Eyes)
- Stotra (Ears)
- Ghrana (Smell)
- Rhasana (Tongue)
- Tvak (skin)
Sometimes the gesture of Namaste is interpreted as the left hand corresponding to the Karmendriyas and the right hand corresponding to the Jnanendriyas, so that the action of bringing both palms together represents action & knowledge in harmony with each other.
