BALANCE OF MIND

He who is attempting to develop his will should always try to keep a cool head. He should keep a balanced mind under all conditions. He will have to train or discipline the mind. It is worth practising.

Balance of mind is one of the vital characteristics of a developed Jnani or Yogi. That Yogi who can keep a balanced mind at all times is really a strong and happy man. He will get sanguine success in all his undertakings. You may fail to maintain the balance in fifty attempts; but from the fifty-first endeavour, you will get strength of will. You will slowly manifest balance of mind. You should not be discouraged in the beginning. Remember the story of “Bruce and the Spider”. Bruce learnt from the spider. He failed... more..

Humanity you cannot change. But you can change yourself. The Divine Name is like a boatman who touches both banks. He comes to this bank and he can take us across, because he goes to the other banks as well.

Swami Chidananda.