Passage 28

In English

Every thought leaves an impression on the mind

When you pray. ", appear in my dream tonight," there is a chance that you may be lucky to visualise in your dream. But if you pray, turning your attention to bad things, ", let not a pig or an ass appear in my dream this night," in all likelihood, the pig and the ass will present themselves to you in your dream. Why pay undue attention to things you do not need and do not benefit from? Every thought leaves an impression on the mind, so be ever alert that contact with evil is avoided. Ideas which are opposed to spiritual tendencies, that narrow the limits of love, that provoke anger or greed, that cause disgust - these have to be shut out. For the this is a very essential discipline . He must sublimate such thoughts before they cause an impact on the mind, and should concentrate on the very source of the thinking process. This can be achieved by the practice of equanimity, unaffectedhess or balance. This attitude is the mark of the (liberated person) and is called (the power of wisdom). Of course it is not easily acquired. The path of devotion and dedication - the - is easiest for most. It is attainable by love, for love leads you quickly to the Goal.