Dedicated to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder-Acharya, ISKCON
It’s time to explore.. Need for controlling the mind Understanding the mechanism of the mind Methods of Mind management
Why is it necessary to control our mind?
Peak Performance Peaceful Mind Improve Emotional Intelligence To be a game changer Efficient & productive at workplace/academics
Watch your thoughts … …they become words.
Watch your words… …they become actions.
Watch your actions… … they become habits.
Watch your habits… …they become your character.
Watch your character… … it becomes your destiny.
Activity Hear the mind speaking 1)Relax yourself. 2)Close your eyes. 3)Focus on your mind. watch your thoughts. 4)At the end try not to have any thoughts
It is said that 77 % of everything we think is negative, & works against us
75% of all illnesses are self-induced
On an average day the average person runs 60,000 thoughts random & unnecessary
What is the root cause of many evils in the society today? UNCONTROLLED MIND
Understanding the mechanism of the mind
Mind Friend or Enemy?
BG 6.6 बन्धुरात्मात्मनस्तस्य येनात्मैवात्मना जित: । अनात्मनस्तु शत्रुत्वे वर्तेतात्मैव शत्रुवत् ॥ ६ bandhur ātmātmanas tasya yenātmaivātmanā jitaḥ anātmanas tu śatrutve vartetātmaiva śatru -vat Translation For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy . "जिसने मन को जीत लिया है, उसके लिए मन सबसे अच्छा मित्र है; लेकिन जो ऐसा करने में विफल रहता है, उसके लिए मन सबसे बड़ा शत्रु रहेगा।"
A sharpened knife Is it Good or Bad?
5 SENSES MIND INTELLIGENCE SOUL CHARIOT OF THE BODY
Bg. 3.42 इन्द्रियाणि पराण्याहुरिन्द्रियेभ्यः परं मनः । मनसस्तु परा बुद्धिर्यो बुद्धेः परतस्तु सः ॥ ४२ ॥ indriyāṇi parāṇy āhur indriyebhyaḥ paraṁ manaḥ manasas tu parā buddhir yo buddheḥ paratas tu saḥ Translation The working senses are superior to dull matter; mind is higher than the senses; intelligence is still higher than the mind; and he [the soul] is even higher than the intelligence . कर्मेन्द्रियाँ जड़ पदार्थ से श्रेष्ठ हैं; मन इन्द्रियों से भी श्रेष्ठ है; बुद्धि मन से भी श्रेष्ठ है; और वह (आत्मा) बुद्धि से भी श्रेष्ठ है।
To have a smooth ride Tame the horses Regulate the senses Train the driver Strengthen the intelligence CHARIOT OUR LIFE
Methods of Mind Control
Physical methods Mental methods Spiritual methods Mind control methods can be categorized into:
Mental Methods : Depends on the mental ability. Affirmations and self-talk Positive thinking Change of mental attitudes
Activity HOW TO MAKE THE WATER PERMANENTLY PURE?
Spiritual Methods
Scientists, Danah Zohar and Ian Marshall have claimed that SQ is our ultimate intelligence
Enhanced SQ helps us purify our mind and strengthen our intelligence
Knowledge & Wisdom
Mantra Yoga
What do the major faiths say about Mantra meditation?
MAN + TRA MIND Delivers one from distractions What is a mantra?
Chanting Mantras
Christianity “Hallowed be Thy Name” -Matthew 6:9 (Bible) Rosary beads for Mantra Meditation
Islam Repetition of the spiritual vibration “Allah” Misbah / Tesbih beads
“In the early hours of the morning I meditate on the grace of the true spiritual sound.” - Guru Nanak Sikhism
It also recommends repetition of the holy names of the Lord, in form of mantra . Hinduism
Meditation will stimulate and train your brain to be happy and "naturally high" , without the need for Digital interruptions, alcohol, cigarettes, or any other addictive substance to feel good. Source: https://eocinstitute.org/
A landmark 2002 study at the John F. Kennedy Institute found that dopamine levels of participants were boosted by a whopping 65% during meditation. Source: https://eocinstitute.org/
Mind control will result in: Positive changes in your life Development of excellent memory, creativity & good health Improved personal relationships Increased self-confidence
Summary The problems we face today are mainly due to our uncontrolled minds There are various methods to control the mind – physical, mental and spiritual Spiritual methods are the best as they result in permanent purification of the mind