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 Sunday 20 September 2026

INNER TRAINING

Swami Sivananda

Development of will-power and also the strengthening of the intellect will control all the sense-organs. Do not allow the mind to react to external stimuli. This is mental poise. Raise the rod of Viveka (discrimination), when the senses hiss. Through Pratyahara or abstraction, the greatest control is exercised over the senses. Mind functions under distinct limitations. Therefore it is unable to grasp the Infinite. The mind is like a laboratory. The sense impressions are poured into it for conversion into thoughts. The co-operation of the mind is necessary for both perception and action. All sorts of loose thoughts of diverse kinds come and go in the mental factory. If you want rapid progress in the spiritual path, watch every thought. Contd…


Faith implies a quality of heart that makes the heart to firmly trust and believe in God′s love and compassion in spite of all the painful and distressing things that may be happening to anyone.

- Swami Chidananda

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