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be completely rooted out by vichara (cazica), meditation etc.
when we think on one subject, do not allow other thoughts to enter e.g. when we think of mercy, think of mercy only, do not think of forgiveness or tolerance. The progress will be very slow in the beginning.
At first a wrong thoughts enters the mind, then you entertain it. You take delight in dwelling on that wrong thought. You give consent to it to stay in mind and gradually the wrong thought, when it is not resisted takes a strong hold in your mind, then it becomes very difficult to drive it off. The proverb goes “Give a rogue an inch and he will take a yard." This is true in case of wrong thought also.
Close your mind before any evil thought can enter and produce an impression on your physical brain. You will become wise soon and attain eternal infinite peace and bliss. Entertain only pure & holy thoughts. You will have to practice it. You will be successful in you attempt after some time.
Never despair though you may fail in crushing a bad thought. No pains, no gains, inner spiritual strength will gradually manifest in you. Your mind will
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