When not a single evidence or result of the non-Self arises, then
it is called complete saiyam (control of kashays: anger-pride-
deceit-greed). The result that is there when there is no anger,
pride, deceit or greed is called saiyam parinam (absence of
kashay reaction). It is only through saiyam that the energy of
the Self manifests.
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The Laws of Fulfilling Desires
The nature of the mind is to find something new each day.
When all kinds of desires arise within, Nature says, “All your
requests will be granted, but at our (Nature’s) convenience!” If
something becomes available upon desiring it, then it will take
one on a downward path. On the other hand, if there is a desire
for something that is not easily available; it will take one on an
upward path.
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The Habit of Watching Television (TV)
The human body is attained after great and strenuous
effort and yet, one spends it according to one’s understanding.
Lord Krishna has said the same thing in the Gita that people are
wasting their time in meaningless activities. Because of lack of
understanding, precious human lifetime is snatched away and all
the time is wasted.
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Greed
The one who has everything, but is still searching for
more, is called greedy. The knot of greed is broken by saying,
“Whatever is there for me in the ‘scientific circumstantial
evidence’, let it be.”
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Let Go of the Reins
Even for a moment, one cannot let go of the reins of the
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