Swami Sivananda - Mind (its mysteries and control), Wisdom Ancient
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MIND
¾
ITS MYSTERIES
AND CONTROL
By
SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA
Sri Swami Sivananda
Founder of
The Divine Life Society
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Sri Swami Sivananda
A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION
Twelfth Edition: 1994
World Wide Web (WWW) Edition : 1998
This WWW reprint is for free distribution
© The Divine Life Trust Society
ISBN 81-7052-006-1
Published By
THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
P.O. S
HIVANANDANAGAR
—
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Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh,
Himalayas, India.
OM
1st July 1946
Beloved Dheerender!
Fear not. The mind is no doubt extremely turbulent. Through
repeated attempts you can perfectly subdue it.
You are the master of the mind. By Abhyasa and Vairagya assert
your mastery. Feel the power, bliss and splendour that result from
perfect self-conquest.
Curb the mind ruthlessly. Annihilate desire. When desire dies
mind is your slave. Become desireless and be victorious.
May you rest in your pristine freedom!
Sivananda
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PRAYER
O Thou Invisible One! O Adorable One! O Supreme! Thou permeatest and penetratest this
vast universe from the unlimited space down to the tiny blade of grass at my feet. Thou art the basis
for all these names and forms. Thou art the apple of my eye, the Prema of my heart, the very Life of
my life, the very Soul of my soul, the illuminator of my intellect and senses, the sweet Anahata
music of my heart, and the substance of my physical, mental and causal frames.
I recognise Thee alone as the mighty Ruler of this universe and the Inner Controller
(Antaryamin) of my three bodies. I prostrate again and again before Thee, my Lord! Thou art my
sole refuge! I trust Thee alone, O ocean of mercy and love! Elevate, enlighten, guide and protect
me. Remove obstacles from my spiritual path. 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. Give
Darsana quickly. O Prabho! I am pining. I am melting. Listen, listen to my fervent, Antarika prayer.
Do not be cruel, my Lord. Thou art Dinabandhu. Thou art Adhama-Uddharaka. Thou art Patita
Pavana (Purifier of the fallen).
Om Santih Santih Santih
PUBLISHERS NOTE
To everyone striving for success in life, the invariable stumbling block proves to be the
turbulent vagaries of the mind. An undisciplined mind makes a man slave and wrecks his life.
Controlling and subduing it is the most vexing of problems to the earnest seeker of happiness. The
vital importance of the subject, therefore, prompted H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to write
this comprehensive work M
IND
I
TS
M
YSTERIES
AND C
ONTROL
. It is meant to serve as a
valuable guide to all aspirants and it is also of immense help to anyone in any walk of life. Being the
outcome of personal experience of the revered author and written with a practical end in view,
M
IND
I
TS
M
YSTERIES
AND C
ONTROL
is a treasure worthy to be possessed and studied
constantly.
THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
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PREFACE
Happiness has for ever been the prime aim of every human being. All activities of man are
directed towards acquiring the maximum happiness in life. But, through the wrong deluded notion
that objects will give happiness, man searches for it outside. The result is that in spite of all his
lifelong efforts, he gets disappointment only. Vexation and misery alone are to be seen everywhere.
The real lasting happiness lies within man. Such happiness or Ananda is the Inner Self, the
Antaratman. The very nature of Atman is pure Joy. This is never perceived because the mind is
completely externalised. As long as the mind is restlessly wandering about amidst objects, ever
fluctuating, excited, agitated and uncontrolled, this true joy cannot be realised and enjoyed. To
control the restless mind and perfectly still all thoughts and cravings is the greatest problem of man.
If he has subjugated the mind, he is the Emperor of emperors.
For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it
deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued. In this book, the subject has been
dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the various forms that it assumes, the secret of its inner
workings and the way to control it are fully and clearly explained. The previous editions were
eagerly read and appreciated by thousands of aspirants who wrote to say how immensely they were
helped by the instructions. The lessons and instructions are eminently practical and many helpful
ideas and suggestions got during my meditations have been recorded and put down here. Very
useful hints on concentration and meditation will be found in the book which, if faithfully followed,
will bring success in a short time without fail.
I pray to every aspirant to study constantly the valuable instructions with care and follow the
practical hints given in his Sadhana and daily life. It will doubtless enable you to gain control over
your passions and cravings and to get established in Yoga. The Bhakta, the student of Vedanta, the
Raja Yogin, the Karma Yoginall will find this book an indispensable guide. The later stages of
Yoga Sadhana are common in all the four paths and Dharana and Dhyana are quite impossible
without first subduing the mind. All Sadhanas are, therefore, aimed at obtaining mastery over the
mind. Hence it is that I have tried to present the ways and means of achieving this through simple,
yet well-tried and effective methods. My efforts would be amply fulfilled if even a single earnest
aspirant is helped on the spiritual path and attains the Goal.
May the Lord, the Antaryamin, the Supreme Indweller inspire all to attempt mind-control
and Yoga! May He bestow success on the sincere aspirants that struggle to master the unruly mind!
May you reach the Goal of Life, Immortality, Supreme Knowledge and Bliss!
Sivananda
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