| Discourses On Gita By Acharya Vinoba Bhave |
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| Discourses On Gita |
| CONTROLLING THE MIND |
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Friendly outlook
16. The third thing is a balanced
outlook, which is the same thing as a friendly outlook. Without
this, the mind cannot become one-pointed. The lion is the mighty
king of the forest and yet he does not take four steps forward
without looking behind. How can the lion, that lives by violence,
attain concentration of mind? The eyes of the lion, the crow and the
cat constantly rove about. Their look shows fear and suspicion. Such
is the state of animals, that are violent. But we should develop a
sense of equality. All creation should appear to us auspicious and
friendly. I should trust all creatures as I trust myself. 17. What have we to fear? All things are pure, all things holy. Visvam tat bhadram yadavanti devah.This Universe is auspicious, full of goodness, because God looks after it. As Browning says, Nothing is wrong in this world. If there is anything wrong, it is my vision. As is my vision, so is the world. If I wear red glasses the world too would appear red and aflame. |
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