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MIND ¾ ITS MYSTERIES

AND CONTROL

SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA

Sri Swami Sivananda

Founder of

The Divine Life Society

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Sri Swami Sivananda

A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION

Twelfth Edition: 1994

World Wide Web (WWW) Edition : 1998

WWW site: http://www.rsl.ukans.edu/~pkanagar/divine/

This WWW reprint is for free distribution

ISBN 81-7052-006-1

Published By

THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY

P.O. S HIVANANDANAGAR — 249 192

Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh,

Himalayas, India.

1st July 1946

Beloved Dheerender!

Fear not. The mind is no doubt extremely turbulent. Through

repeated attempts you can perfectly subdue it.

You are the master of the mind. By Abhyasa and Vairagya assert

your mastery. Feel the power, bliss and splendour that result from

perfect self-conquest.

Curb the mind ruthlessly. Annihilate desire. When desire dies

mind is your slave. Become desireless and be victorious.

May you rest in your pristine freedom!

Sivananda

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PRAYER

O Thou Invisible One! O Adorable One! O Supreme! Thou permeatest and penetratest this

vast universe from the unlimited space down to the tiny blade of grass at my feet. Thou art the basis

for all these names and forms. Thou art the apple of my eye, the Prema of my heart, the very Life of

my life, the very Soul of my soul, the illuminator of my intellect and senses, the sweet Anahata

music of my heart, and the substance of my physical, mental and causal frames.

I recognise Thee alone as the mighty Ruler of this universe and the Inner Controller

(Antaryamin) of my three bodies. I prostrate again and again before Thee, my Lord! Thou art my

sole refuge! I trust Thee alone, O ocean of mercy and love! Elevate, enlighten, guide and protect

me. Remove obstacles from my spiritual path. Lift the veil of ignorance, O Thou Jagadguru! I

cannot bear any longer even for a second, the miseries of this body, this life and this Samsara. Give

Darsana quickly. O Prabho! I am pining. I am melting. Listen, listen to my fervent, Antarika prayer.

Do not be cruel, my Lord. Thou art Dinabandhu. Thou art Adhama-Uddharaka. Thou art Patita

Pavana (Purifier of the fallen).

Om Santih Santih Santih

PUBLISHERS NOTE

To everyone striving for success in life, the invariable stumbling block proves to be the

turbulent vagaries of the mind. An undisciplined mind makes a man slave and wrecks his life.

Controlling and subduing it is the most vexing of problems to the earnest seeker of happiness. The

vital importance of the subject, therefore, prompted H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj to write

this comprehensive work M IND I TS M YSTERIES AND C ONTROL . It is meant to serve as a

valuable guide to all aspirants and it is also of immense help to anyone in any walk of life. Being the

outcome of personal experience of the revered author and written with a practical end in view,

M IND I TS

M YSTERIES

AND C ONTROL is a treasure worthy to be possessed and studied

constantly.

THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY

PREFACE

Happiness has for ever been the prime aim of every human being. All activities of man are

directed towards acquiring the maximum happiness in life. But, through the wrong deluded notion

that objects will give happiness, man searches for it outside. The result is that in spite of all his

lifelong efforts, he gets disappointment only. Vexation and misery alone are to be seen everywhere.

The real lasting happiness lies within man. Such happiness or Ananda is the Inner Self, the

Antaratman. The very nature of Atman is pure Joy. This is never perceived because the mind is

completely externalised. As long as the mind is restlessly wandering about amidst objects, ever

fluctuating, excited, agitated and uncontrolled, this true joy cannot be realised and enjoyed. To

control the restless mind and perfectly still all thoughts and cravings is the greatest problem of man.

If he has subjugated the mind, he is the Emperor of emperors.

For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it

deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued. In this book, the subject has been

dealt with; and the nature of the mind, the various forms that it assumes, the secret of its inner

workings and the way to control it are fully and clearly explained. The previous editions were

eagerly read and appreciated by thousands of aspirants who wrote to say how immensely they were

helped by the instructions. The lessons and instructions are eminently practical and many helpful

ideas and suggestions got during my meditations have been recorded and put down here. Very

useful hints on concentration and meditation will be found in the book which, if faithfully followed,

will bring success in a short time without fail.

I pray to every aspirant to study constantly the valuable instructions with care and follow the

practical hints given in his Sadhana and daily life. It will doubtless enable you to gain control over

your passions and cravings and to get established in Yoga. The Bhakta, the student of Vedanta, the

Raja Yogin, the Karma Yoginall will find this book an indispensable guide. The later stages of

Yoga Sadhana are common in all the four paths and Dharana and Dhyana are quite impossible

without first subduing the mind. All Sadhanas are, therefore, aimed at obtaining mastery over the

mind. Hence it is that I have tried to present the ways and means of achieving this through simple,

yet well-tried and effective methods. My efforts would be amply fulfilled if even a single earnest

aspirant is helped on the spiritual path and attains the Goal.

May the Lord, the Antaryamin, the Supreme Indweller inspire all to attempt mind-control

and Yoga! May He bestow success on the sincere aspirants that struggle to master the unruly mind!

May you reach the Goal of Life, Immortality, Supreme Knowledge and Bliss!

Sivananda

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