Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Chapter 3 Verse 6 Karm'endriyaaNi sa.nyamya ya aaste manasaa smaran / indri'yaarthaan vimuuDhaatmaa mithy'aachaaraH sa uchyate // He, who controlling the organs of action, remains thinking in his mind of the objects of the senses, he of deluded understanding, is said to be a hypocrite. LESSONS FROM BHAGAVAD GITA – 17 As taught by Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji The man who pretends the attitude of inactivity but goes on thinking in his mind about many objects of the world and designs plans to acquire them is called a liar or a hypocrite. For instance, a man may not use abusive words while talking to others. But in his mind, if he uses these words, he becomes a man of false conduct. No doubt he kept his mouth shut. But his mind was full of envy and hatred. So it misbehaved. Such an act cannot free a man of guilt. Similarly, he might have controlled his organs of action, he might have given up objects of enjoyments, but if he keeps on looking at pictures that would excite lust in him and if he contemplates on them, he will be affected by the fault of indulgence. Giving up physical actions and allowing the mind to roam about will not do any good in one’s spiritual progress. The idea is, along with the giving up of the objects of enjoyments physically, one should put more amount of effort to steady the mind and make it pure. In short, a seeker after Truth should not delude himself by thinking that he has achieved the aim by simply controlling his organs of action. He should restrain the mind by checking its wandering habits. Of course, a beginner at the time of meditation may find a lot of difficulties to control his mind, as it may wander about enjoying sense pleasures in recollections and imaginations. But he should not give up the struggle in disgust. Conscious efforts with perseverance will surely pave the way for a change in the mental attitude. Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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