Bandhur atmatmanasa tasya
yenatmaivatmana jitaha
anatamanasa tu satrutve
vartetatmaiva satru-vata ||
Translation :
For one 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.
Explanation :
The purpose of practicing eight-fold Yoga is to control the mind in order to make it a friend in discharging the human mission. Unless the mind is controlled, the practice of yoga is simply a waste of time. One who cannot control his mind lives always with the greatest enemy, and thus his life and its mission are spoiled. The constitutional position of the living entity is to carry out the order of the Superior. As long as one's mind remains an unconquered enemy, one has to serve the dictations of lust, anger, avarice, illusion, etc. But when the mind is conquered, one voluntarily agrees to abide by the dictation of the Personality of Godhead, who is situated within the heart of everyone as Paramatma. Real Yoga practice entails meeting the Paramatma within the heart and then following his dictation. For one who takes to Sri Krishna consciousness directly, perfect surrender to the dictation of the Lord follows automatically.
So friends, try to control your mind, it isn't easy nor very tough. It just takes time and practice. Try to involve yourself in Yoga and Meditation, trust me it helps a lot, and I am sure you are aware about it. Let us take the pledge of demolishing the enemy who is inside us.
OM Shanti Shanti Shanti
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