![]() By learning and practising the disciplines of yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, prathyahara, dharana, dhyana, and Samadhi (abstention from evil-doing, various observances, postures, control of breath, restraining the sense organs, concentration, meditation, absorption in the Atma), the seeker can overcome and eliminate the mind. Yoga is the restraint of the waves natural to the mind. The mind is a double-edged sword – it can save, but it can also bind. The Mind Is a Double-Edged SwordĮverything is judged by us on the touchstone of the ego. When we beat another or cause harm to him, we justify it as only right and proper when he beats us or harms us, we revolt and call it wrong and punishable. So too, stop encouraging the mind by following its whims and fancies. To stop the pendulum, the easiest means is to stop winding. The mind swings like a pendulum between one pleasant object and another. If the watch reminds you every second of the need to watch these five, you can be quite happy. That is why, I say, WATCH! W is for watch your Words A is for watch your Actions T is for watch your Thoughts C is for watch your Character H is for watch your Heart. You are easily led astray by the vagaries of the mind. Do Not Encourage the Mind to Follow Its Whims The sin you commit today will bring retribution to you later amplified manifold.Ĭhapter 11: Sense Control Is the Highest Sadhana. But there will be somebody who will abuse you also someday. You may be proud that you have abused somebody. If you hurt anybody, you will be hurt ten times more. We should not allow the mind to ridicule, hurt, and hate others. We should not allow the mind to go wherever it likes and do whatever it likes. That is why our ancients practised silence. ![]() Observing silence is one of the ways of silencing the mind. The mind vanishes when words vanish from it. As words increase, the vagaries of the mind also increase. Once words become less, the activities and vagaries of the mind also become less. That is why it is said, silence is golden. Once the mind becomes steady, you do not need to chant. You may chant the names of Rama, Krishna, Govinda, Buddha, and Sai to steady your mind. By being quiet, Buddha began to experience Soham (“I am That”) within Him. Silence Is Goldenīuddha observed silence and became quiet. ![]() Everything has reaction, reflection, and resound, and it comes back to you in some form or the other. You cannot escape the consequences of your sinful acts. Do not let your tongue indulge in such sins. You should not use your tongue to abuse others. Watch whether you abuse others or appreciate them. So, possess this “watch.” Watch whether you are speaking good or bad. The watch you have may break some day or the other. The word WATCH has an important message to convey. Watch Your Thoughts - Each Time a Thought Arises, Analyse It. Observe Total Silence - Silence Is Golden Watch How You Speak to Others - Abusing Others Is a Sin You Cannot Escape the Consequences of Your Sinful Acts. The Real Watch Is When You Watch Your Words, Actions, Thoughts, Character, and Heart, Not the One You Wear on Your Wrist
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