When the mind is not concentrated, the perceiver identifies with its modifications. When thought waves arise, there is the immediate tendency to identify with them. One thought wave spawns a host of others. The new addition to mental content (vritti) that arises, if not caught in its formation, this thought repeats itself, followed by others of a related nature. One follows in the wake of the previous, each giving more and more power to the overall attitude. The mind is a slave to its preoccupations, identifying with the same problems wherever ones body is. One thought impression gives rise to countless others, all in search of happiness. But in fact, it is only foolishness, for the very rising of the thoughts themselves destroys the peace that the mind craves. It is only when these thoughts are stilled in concentration that identification with agitation and desire are eliminated. The five kinds of thought waves are correct knowledge, erroneous understanding, verbal delusion, sleep and memory. Correct knowledge brings painless experience. It is the only kind of mental modification that is beneficial. The reason for all misery and grief is that your mind is not directed towards Divine love. You will lead a blissful life only when your mind is suffused with Divine love.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 01:23:03 +0000