Hare & Tortoise

We have all heard the story & the moral being, slow and steady wins the race.

Well the Tortoise signifies immense patience, persistence & hard work as well as Satogun.

The Hare is jumpy (Rajo Gun) or sleeping (Tamo Gun) during the entire story.

The Tortoise is very symbolic. The shell signifies the knowledge that insulates him & protects him. The head & 4 limbs signify the 5 senses. It symbolises that the Tortoise can withdraw his senses at his will and be shielded by his knowledge. He is calm and stable and works towards his purpose - like a karamyogi.

So now we know why the Tortoise won the race.