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understand the connection between our soul and our mind, we can train our mind to be in harmony with our chitta. Otherwise, we succumb to the unruly mind and lose control over our actions."
Bhagwan continued, “The mind itself ironically helps us to understand how to be at peace. It is the mind that decides to enter sadhana, learn self-discipline, and achieve full internal peace. Those whose minds refuse sadhana will never gain this benefit."
"Bhagwant, but what does sadhana do to the mind?"
Bhagwan replied, “Shrenik, whereas the unruly mind generates thoughts prompted by desires and passions, regular sadhana essentially trains the mind to be in touch with our bhava center (chitta) and to be free from kashayas. As we gradually eliminate our kashayas, such as desires, ego, anger, deceit, and lust; our mind achieves self-discipline and internal peace.” Bhagwan then continued with Prasannachandra's situation.
"Prasannachandra has almost succeeded in being at peace with himself. Although he is determined enough to ignore extreme cold, his mind loses balance when his ego is provoked. He will soon realize this and will bring it back in harmony with his chitta through his sadhana. Death in such a disciplined state will merit him a rebirth in heaven. More sadhana would even win him a place in the siddhaloka."
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