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Lessons to the Mind: The Path to Mastering Inner Peace
The teachings within Lessons to the Mind remind us that the mind can be either the path to bondage or the way to liberation. The profound wisdom of this text offers practical guidance for taming the mind and embracing a life of self-awareness and true happiness.
“Manah ave manusyanam karanam bandhmokshayo”
The mind is the reason behind a person’s bondage or salvation.
Pious actions and virtuous thoughts purify the mind and pave the way to ultimate liberation, while impure resolves trap one in the cycle of worldly bondage. As the Ramayana aptly states:
“Nirmal man jan so mohi pava
mohi kapat chhal chhidra na bhava”
Only the virtuous-minded ones attain Me. Anyone indulging in fraudulent acts and deception can never win my favour.
Daily Practices for Mental Mastery:
1. Counsel Your Mind Daily:
“O restless mind! Now be quiet and steady. Why do you disturb me by wandering all the time?” Reflecting on the futility of external pleasures can guide the mind back to the peace of the Self.
