Quieting the mind and meditation
Without to silent the mind (to still the mind, to make it
Serene and tranquil) deep meditation is impossible. Without deep meditation, liberation and self-realization is also impossible
But to make the mind still and silent is easy to
say but not so easy to achieve. The mind never stops thinking on something, -only very rarely-, because the core of the mind
is the desire for sensual pleasures. Desire by nature is insatiable and constantly seeks
variety, better and more intense pleasures. Thus if we wait that the mind will
shut up by itself we will wait thousands of years or lives.
It ie easy to quiet the mind and make it still when it is pure and sattvic. To purify the mind and make it sasttvic
is a long and demanding process and it takes perseverance, patience and
constant practice for many years. To do this steadfast and regular sadhana above all it is necessary a burning longing
or aspiration to realize the truth. Without this strong and steady aspiration our
efforts will lack of determination and since the obstacles are many and the
resistance of our ego very srong and persistent we cannot succeed in this endeavor. That`s why
many are in a spiritual process but very few reach their goal.
But although it is a difficult and demanding task,
nothing is impossible for him who has a strong and steady determination to
realize truth at any cost.
Moreover remember that we haven’t to do everything simultaneously. We only have to face the present moment. We have to go step by step and do our best in this very moment; and this is not that difficult.
Moreover remember that we haven’t to do everything simultaneously. We only have to face the present moment. We have to go step by step and do our best in this very moment; and this is not that difficult.