Mountain River🌱 simile

The Buddha uses the image of a man caught in the swift current of a mountain river flowing far who grabs onto overhanging grasses to prevent being swept away.

The Buddha uses the simile of a swift mountain river to illustrate how the five hindrances drain mental strength. Overcoming these obstructions allows a practitioner to cultivate the strong wisdom needed to realize noble spiritual attainments.

Through seven vivid similes, the Buddha demonstrates the fleeting nature of human life, urging prompt, diligent meditation so that one does not have regrets later.