Passage 9

In English

Mind has the quality by which it can run faster than the wind. If we want to stop a fast moving train or a car, we use a gadget called a brake. In the same manner, if we want to stop a mind that is moving freely and in an uncontrolled manner, we must use a brake in the form of concentration or . If man has no control over his mind, he will become a demon. If he has no control over his mind, he will become an animal. In this context, control over man’s mind and sense organs are very necessary. To obtain such controls, there are three states that may work as obstacles. The first one is a state of nothingness. The second one is a state of diverse thinking. The third one, which can help, is the state of concentration. By its very nature, the mind has these three different aspects.