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character by the manner of his own thinking. Mere thinking of the objects of this world is pain. Bondage is caused by the very act of thought. Pure thought is a mighter force then electricity. The mind which is attracted by objects of sense, tends to Bondage. Manifest all your strength in the task of 'conquering your mind. This is true Purushrtha. .
Purify and still the thoughts. The layers of ignorance, covering knowledge, will not be removed without a calm mind. The subtle part of food forms the mind. Mind is manufactured out of food. Food does not mean merely what we eat, but what we gather through all over senses (Indriya).
Learn to see God everywhere. This is real food for the eye. Purity of thought depends upon purity of food. You can see better, hear better, taste better, think better, when you entertain sublime divine thoughts. All mental states are transitory, they produce pain and sorrow. Have freedom of thought. Free yourself from the slavery of prejudice that blunts intellect and dulls thoughts. Think of immortal Atman. this is the right method of direct, original thinking. The Arman reveal: itself after the purification of thoughts. When the minc is serene withought any craving or desire or thought, without any compulsion, without hope, then the
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