Manage the Mind

Manage the Mind

Swami Niranjan


You tend to forget that whatever happens in life is only temporary. In one situation you experience happiness, and then something happens and you feel sad. When you find happiness, you cling on to it. You do not want the situation to change. However, when you are filled with adversity, you want to run away from it; you do not want to have any association with it. Who is responsible for this attitude? It is the mind.

If you can keep the mind in check, if you are able to deal with it firmly, it will remain healthy. After all who did Lord Krishna manage? Did he manage Arjuna or Arjuna’s mind? While on the battlefield, Lord Krishna repeatedly told Arjuna, “Do not let your mind be disturbed! It is your mind that is the cause of all your troubles.” He advised him to perform his duty, to follow his dharma, and not to allow his mind to waver. He showed him ways to regain his balance and keep his mind in control. In fact, the entire message of the Bhagvad Gita is to keep the mind health and to prevent it from falling into despondency.


Whatever the circumstance may be, look after you’re your mind. Never let the mind become despondent and dispirited; never let it become weak. Keep it cheerful and positive, and if there is a problem, talk to the mind:” The problem has passed, it has happened, it is in the past, think ahead.” Bad roads slow you down. If you try to accelerate on a bad road your car will break down and you will be unable to proceed on your journey. You must drive slowly on bad roads so that the car is not damaged. In the same manner, in the worst of situations you have to try and bring the mind back to its state of equilibrium bit by bit, so that it is not hurt and always supports you.

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  1. aartirathodartandmoreApril 22, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    any exercises to maintain the state of equilibrium.......?

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    1. Sanjay Rao Chaganti - HAPPINESS CATALYSTMay 28, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      Holistic yoga has proved beneficial for me Aarti. Not just asanas and pranayamas, but a lot more. Check out a Bihar School of Yoga teacher near you. Or pl email me. Know of a very good teacher in Mumbai

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