

The real lasting happiness lies within man. Vexation andmisery alone are to be seen everywhere. The resultis that in spite of all his lifelong efforts, he gets disappointment only. But, through the wrongdeluded notion that objects will give happiness, man searches for it outside. All activities of manare directed towards acquiring the maximum happiness in life. Happiness has for ever been the prime aim of every human being. Being the outcome of personal experience ofthe revered author and written with a practical end in view, “MIND-ITS MYSTERIES ANDCONTROL” is a treasure worthy to be possessed and studied constantly. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to write this comprehensive work “MIND-ITS MYSTERIES ANDCONTROL.” It is meant to serve as a valuable guide to all aspirants and it is also ofimmense help to anyone in any walk of life. The vital importance of the subject, therefore, prompted H.H.

Controlling and subduing it is the most vexing of problems to the earnest seeker ofhappiness. An undisciplined mind makes a man slave and wrecks hislife. To everyone striving for success in life, the invariable stumbling block proves to bethe turbulent vagaries of the mind. Thou art Patita Pavana (Purifier of the fallen). I am melting.Listen, listen to my fervent, Antarika prayer. Lift the veil of ignorance,O Thou Jagadguru! I cannot bear any longer even for a second, the miseries of this body,this life and this Samsara. I prostrate again and again before Thee, my Lord! Thouart my sole refuge! I trust Thee alone, O ocean of mercy and love! Elevate, enlighten,guide and protect me.

I recognise Thee alone as the mighty Ruler of this universe and the Inner Controller(Antaryamin) of my three bodies. Thou art the apple of my eye, the Prema of myheart, the very Life of my life, the very Soul of my soul, the illuminator of my intellectand senses, the sweet Anahata music of my heart, and the substance of my physical, mentaland causal frames. Thouart the basis for all these names and forms. O Thou Invisible One! O Adorable One! O Supreme! Thou permeatest and penetratest thisvast universe from the unlimited space down to the tiny blade of grass at my feet. When desire dies mind is your slave.Become desireless and be victorious. Feelthe power, bliss and splendour that result from perfect self-conquest.Ĭurb the mind ruthlessly. By Abhyasa and Vairagya assert your mastery.

Through repeated attempts youcan perfectly subdue it. The mind is no doubt extremely turbulent.
