18th November 2024
For a seeker of liberation who tries to uphold the Sattvic quality in his psyche, mastery over all senses, especially speech, is imperative.
Apart from the thoughts in the mind, speech is a drain of energy. Lord Krishna advises, 'The austerity of speech is to speak moderately, in a way that causes no pain, is true, agreeable, and beneficial, as well as the practice of studying the scriptures.'
How about the mind? It is a continuous flow of thoughts, and regulating the flow and using it efficiently for the purpose of deep contemplation is advised.
The austerity of the mind includes tranquillity, purity of heart, gentleness, and silence. It is also necessary to practice the withdrawal of the mind often.
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