Mastering the Mind: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami

“Some are controlled by the mind, while some control the mind.” – Gunatitanand Swami (Swamini Vat 4.119)

This powerful statement serves as a daily reminder to introspect: Are we allowing our mind to dictate our actions, or are we guiding it with discipline and wisdom?

The mind is a constant force—either a master that leads us astray or a servant that empowers us. When unchecked, it can drag us toward distractions, impulses, and fleeting desires. But when disciplined with wisdom and spiritual insight, it becomes a tool for clarity, purpose, and true inner freedom.

Mastery over the mind is not achieved overnight; it is cultivated through self-awareness, prayer, and conscious effort. True freedom begins not when we follow every thought, but when we choose which thoughts to follow.

To know more about Gunatitanand Swami: https://www.baps.org/About-BAPS/TheFounder%E2%80%93BhagwanSwaminarayan/TheSpiritualLineage-TheGuruParampara/GunatitanandSwami.aspx 

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