We concluded this topic with Swami’s grace. This week we reviewed the “Inner Instrument” (Antah Karana) which is made up of 4 components: Mind, Intellect, Memory & Ego.
We perceive the world with the Inner instrument which receive input from “Outer Instruments”; our sense organs.
This inner instrument is subject to 4 types of challenges-Delusion, Danger resulting from delusion, Weakness of these instruments & jealousy.
To overcome these challenges, Swami urges us to
Think no evil; think what is good.
See no evil; see what is good.
Hear no evil; hear what is good.
Talk no evil; talk what is good.
Do no evil; do what is good.
Here’s what we’ve learnt over the 3 sessions to overcome the mind’s challenges & practice these lessons consistently.
1) To realize God is the foremost task in life.
2) One must purify the mind to realize God.
3) The first prerequisite is consuming pure food. Atleast chant Brahmarpanam prayer prior to every meal.
4) Bend the body, mend the senses, and end the mind.
5) Develop love for all. Love is God. Live in Love.
6) Feel happy when others are happy. Do not give room for envy.
Grateful to Swami for guiding us through these sessions!
Jai Sai Ram!