Devotion: "Tame your mind".

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Our mind has accompanied us in all our past lives. It stores all impressions we have perceived and accepted so far.  When we progress in our evolutionary process we adopt spirituality. Here we find the mind as the biggest hurdle. It disallows one to concentrate on pure thoughts and compels one to ruminate over past experiences. Concentration level depletes leading to disinclination for spiritual practices. Many a times we abide by the mind in order to shun it but remember this is the trend we followed for several lifetimes. Do not again repeat the mistakes, learn from it.

 When the mind is forced to do a particular action it revolts. But we must tame it. We have a strong emotional bonding with people or matter. This tool can be used to our favor. The mind easily relates to people or things as it has attached itself or has invested some part of its energy in the one separate from it. In other words it has extended its reach apart from itself. Emotional bonding is established for that apart from us. Similarly, our scriptures have dignified the form of God, described his beauty, pastimes and qualities. This is just a character sketch and our mind being an artist can decorate it further. We must use the mind, firstly to establish an emotional bond with the Lord and then relish it. Our mind is habituated to ruminate, so direct this energy towards contemplating about God and his pastimes. Engage your senses in His devotional service. 

 All relationships end in betrayal but God has always reciprocated to his true devotees. He is ever benevolent and compassion. He allows you to chose the relationship and helps you strengthen it by his love. His depth of love for his loved ones is immeasurable.

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