Bondage and Freedom

Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Divine Knowledge Society

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Wise men point out to us that in most matters several people may benefit by what is undertaken, but the benefit we get by training our minds will be for us and us alone. If you do not possess the security and bliss of mind, then no matter how much you possess in your house by way of beautiful and expensive articles, no matter how beautiful your youth might be, no matter what delicious things you eat, or how soft and silky your bed, in spite of all these comforts and luxuries, you will not be happy and you will not be at peace. You will be restless in your waking hours, you will be restless in your sleep.
It is, therefore, of the utmost importance to train your mind. If your mind is trained, then you will sleep peacefully even on a wooden plank or on a pavement.
Train your mind! The four questions that the pupil asked are worth remembering. Putting into practice the answers that were given by the Guru will enable you to acquire balance, tranquillity and supreme bliss.
A Blissful Life is the goal attained by training the mind. We all live, but is it a Blessed Living? Is it necessary to qualify the word living by adding the word blessed to it? Sages have spoken of a blissful life and sages are enlightened men who chdose and weigh their words with care and precision. That is why their words are so precious. Their words can