In English
- Unwavering Mind
The intellect transcends the mind and the purity of the intellect is therefore reflected on the mind. It does not suffice if we confine ourselves merely to meditation or chanting in the name of . The cultivation of purity of the heart is the true we must undertake. In fact purity of the heart is itself the attainment of wisdom and it is in this state of wisdom that the mind remains unwavering. had attained this state. There are innumerable such devotees in this world. But there are others too whose equipoise is disturbed by joys and sorrows of the world. To overcome this fickle nature of the mind, one has to realise one’s divine nature that fosters equanimity. One should realise that whatever one does and experiences in this world should be soaked by feeling. Hence one should develop Self-knowledge. Only then can one endeavour to understand the . The principle of is verily the power of consciousness. What is meant by awareness? It is not partial knowledge of things but it is total understanding. When I show you this folded handkerchief you say that it is a piece of cloth. But when I open the piece of cloth and show it to you, you recognise it as a handkerchief. Hence one can decide conclusively that it is a handkerchief only when one has seen it completely. But man today does not aspire for this complete understanding. Complete wisdom does not manifest in him because he lacks total faith. A devotee should never swerve from his faith. If he does it how can he ask for liberation?