Indriyaateeta

इन्द्रियातीत
(A person who has transcended the senses)

A deer is ensnared by the sound (ears) of the bugle, a wild elephant by touch (skin) of a tamed elephant, the insects by sight (eyes) of a burning flame, bees by smell (nose)of the honey and a fish by taste (tongue) of the bait. "What to talk of men ensnared by all five senses?" laments Shankaraachaarya.

We depend on senses for pleasure, but no sensual pleasure is permanent. It ultimately leads to sorrow and misery. Senses give temporary happiness, for the time being. Senses are not consistent. One person likes sweets and other sour. Senses lose strength of perception over the years. Senses of men are less in strength of perception. Dogs have a higher audible range, bats even higher than dogs. A vulture from the sky can spot a scurrying rat on the ground. With our limited senses, we cannot expect unlimited pleasure. And senses are of no use to find God.

We should not come under sway of senses. Restrain them, moderate them, be their masters. See beyond what is seen, Hear beyond what is heard and so on. Think of God behind what is seen or heard. *

Be an Indriyaateeta. This is in respect the the organs of perception (the senses). Go beyond the organs of action - become a GuNaateeta too (to be discussed later).

NOTE:
* GOD is buddhograahya, ateendriya .says the Lord in the Geethaa. Beyong grasp of senses , only fine buddhi can reach God.
You cannot use a crowbar as a needle to sew a muslin cloth. Finest of needles is required. Buddhi has to sharpened to reach God.