How to be unaffected by temptation
In Bhagavad-gita (2.70), it is stated that when our consciousness becomes like an ocean, it remains unaffected by external stimuli. These stimuli are compared to [...]
In Bhagavad-gita (2.70), it is stated that when our consciousness becomes like an ocean, it remains unaffected by external stimuli. These stimuli are compared to [...]
In next verse Sri Krishna will describe the symptom of one who has conquered the mind, the mind will become friend when we have [...]
If we have an enemy who wants to destroy us, then we will be alert to the danger and try to protect ourselves. However, if [...]
Suppose someone is living in a pandemic area. If they have developed immunity to that disease, they may think they are safe. However, if they [...]
Suppose a person is so sick as to not have the strength to lift even small objects. We won’t condemn them for being weak; we [...]
We live in an age which treasures freedom as the foremost among cherished values. If governments issue any injunctions restricting citizens’ freedoms, they often receive [...]
We all sometimes get caught in small desires that delude and distract us. These desires are small in the sense that they are about trivial [...]
Our mind often comes up with impulses such as to eat something or to watch something online. If we start giving into such impulses, we [...]
Suppose an army is marching to a disputed territory and has limited stocks of food. If the enemy creates decoys that divert the army, each [...]
Suppose we go to a hotel to eat a full meal and find that the delicacy we wanted is provided only in limited quantity. Our [...]
Suppose we have a child. If we take the responsibility of caring for and training the child seriously, we won’t take everything the child says [...]
Suppose we are working in a team with someone who keeps interrupting us. And what they suggest is mostly distracting at best and disastrous at [...]
In some comedy shows, some people do stunningly stupid things, repeatedly. Seeing their stupidity can be hilarious. Sadly, many people’s real lives are not much [...]
The mind makes us spin like dirty laundry and leaves us dirtier Our mind is extremely powerful and restless. Through its thoughts, it can go [...]
Watch the mind or the mind will catch you Suppose we are living in a high crime locality where thieves will catch and steal from [...]
The wild mind will make us homeless at home Our mind is extremely powerful and restless. Through its thoughts, It can go from one end [...]
When the mind takes charge the only thing that works is we: hard Suppose a competent leader takes charge of a project. They ensure that [...]
The mind stops us not just from achieving our dreams but also from pursuing them People on the deathbed often have many regrets. The greatest [...]
When the mind believes something is enjoyable it stops evaluating whether it is actually enjoyable Our mind often works like a programmed device, giving particular [...]
The mind is omnivorous – it devours whatever is present and feels pleasant Omnivorous creatures are indiscriminate in their eating; they consume whatever is available [...]
Stop blaming your outer world start building your inner world Suppose the weather suddenly turns chilly. We could blame the weather and feel sorry for [...]