The mind serves as the fundamental tool for acquiring knowledge and wisdom. To harness its potential effectively and channel it toward focused learning in any field, one must grapple with its inherent unpredictability. Achieving this, however, is no simple task. It demands a protracted and demanding journey of yogic discipline, marked by adherence to ethical principles such as non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), and continence (brahmacharya), along with the gradual cultivation of concentration.
Through this rigorous process, the mind sheds its impurities
and unwanted elements, ultimately attaining a tranquil and clear state known as
'adhyatma prasada,' as described in Yoga Sutras (1.47). In this state, the mind,
free from the distractions and disturbances caused by impurities, resembles a
pristine crystal, capable of reflecting the consciousness of the purusha (the
Self) in its entirety. Such a purified mind has the potential to instantly
comprehend any object to which it is directed.