Bondage and Freedom

Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Divine Knowledge Society

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have meditated deeply those who have the understanding of life and are in search of truth, realise that we cannot do without a doctor for the mind, just as we cannot do without a doctor for the body.
We must go to those who would give us the remedy for our ailing minds, and with that medicine try and purify our minds of impurities and make them well and healthy again. But the remedy must be found from an expert.
And if the remedy is taken from such an expert, then the mind will become pure. Once the mind is pure and clean, it is like a flower in the morning, beautiful, pure and fresh: No pain or worry can touch it or can have any effect on that mind.
Sometimes it might happen that such a man is separated from his dear ones; or sometimes he is deprived of something he values highly; sometimes even insulted; or worse still, sometimes overwhelmed with unforeseen misfortunes. But even in such calamities he remains calm and cheerful; because his mind is well-balanced, and healthy.
Whether he is rich or poor, whether he has power and authority or not, he will never lose courage and fortitude when grief and trouble come to him. With the power of a disciplined and healthy mind, he will overcome everything and remain mentally healthy and calm even in adverse conditions.