Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 thank you for this wonderful message in Ramana michael >"Harsha" <harsha (AT) cox (DOT) net> > ><> >CC: <advaitin> > Dear Friends >Sat, 27 Nov 2004 23:41:50 -0500 > >Dear Friends: > > > >Hope you are all well. > > > >In the yoga perspective, the mind is considered potentially both the best >friend and the worst enemy. The mind is capable of acts of great compassion, >kindness, as well as acts of cruelty and hatred. A mind that is >compassionate and nonviolent can relax into the nature of being. An agitated >mind has difficulty with that. Sri Ramana said that the company of sages, >satsanga (mental atmosphere in which the teaching of the Self is meditated >upon) helps to keep the mind's negative tendencies in check. Satsang is very >helpful. > > > >Using yogic methods, the mind, little by little is brought under the control >of the will. Arjuna says to Sri Krishna in the Gita that the mind is so wild >and unruly and asks whether it can really be controlled. Sri Krishna says >yes, gradually with effort it can be controlled. > > > >Sri Krishna gives the means and says that a person who is moderate in his or >her appetites and taking of sattvic foods can have success in yoga. "Yoga is >not for one who eats too much or fasts excessively or sleeps too much or >none at all..etc." > > > >Sri Ramana when asked what is the best rule to follow to pursue on the path >stated that eating moderate amount of sattvic food is the best rule. > > > >So the sages and scriptures have given practical hints to calm the mind and >make it suitable for turning within. > > > >Love to all > >Harsha > > _____ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! MSN Messenger Download today it's FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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