Guest guest Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Teachings of Swami Vivekananda Q. - How is it that desires rise even after mental concentration is acquired? A. - Those are the outcome of previous Samskaras (deep-rooted impressions or tendencies). When Buddha was on the point of merging in Samadhi (super consciousness), Mara made his appearance. There was really no Mara extraneous to the mind; it was only the external reflection of the mind's previous Samskaras. (VI. 487) Concentration is the essence of all knowledge; nothing can be done without it. Ninety percent of thought force is wasted by the ordinary human being and therefore he is constantly committing blunders; the trained man or mind never makes a mistake. (VI. 123-24) Source: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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