Control of the mind is not attained in a day or two. That we
do not get meditation easily and that it is very difficult and hard to practice
is not our experience only, but also of great souls like Arjuna. Sri Krishna
assures us that the mind can be controlled through constant practice (Abhyasa) and
dispassion (Vairagya). It is desire that makes the mind restless and consequently
you do not get concentration. Renounce these desires through discrimination (Vichara)
and purify your mind and you will get good concentration. Vairagya is
dispassion from sense enjoyments. We have to discriminate and give up all
desires that are lurking in our minds. It is these desires that create trouble
in the mind.
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| Sheshnag Sculpture In Angkor Wat, Cambodia |
Spiritual practice is nothing but a struggle to attain that
state which takes us beyond all suffering. All troubles arise because we have
identified ourselves with the external world. Detachment from the external
world will not come to us unless we are convinced that the world outside is
transitory and is not lasting. Without effort, without struggle, no grace will
come – that is certain.
The mind is within the sphere of matter and has its ebb and
flow like the river. So when your mind tends to become depressed or you find
your mind is not in the normal mood, pray to Sri Ramakrishna to remove this
mood from your mind and He will help.
Swami Vireswarananda
Source - Book titled - Swami Vireswarananda—A Divine Life
Swami Vireswarananda
Source - Book titled - Swami Vireswarananda—A Divine Life