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Karmendriyas in English – What is Karmendriya in Hinduism?

The English meaning of Karmendriyas is the five lower sense organs. They are:

Feet
Hands
Rectum
Genitals
Mouth

Karmendriya means Karma and Indra. Karma means action and Indra is the God of the ‘sensory’ heaven in Hinduism.

Control of Karmendriyas is essential for a peaceful life on earth. It is also necessary for attaining moksha or liberation.