Sri Sarada Devi
Spiritual practice means to keep the mind steady at His lotus feet and to be absorbed in His thoughts.
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It is essential to perform spiritual practices in a secluded place. When the plant is young, fencing is necessary, but when it grows big, the cattle cannot do any harm; so after some years of meditation when the mind is formed, you can remain anywhere and can mix with any person and the mind will not be affected.
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When the desire arises in the mind to know anything, then pray to Him alone in a lonely place with tears in your eyes. He will remove all dirt and sorrow from your mind and will make you understand everything.
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Always discriminate. Try to realize that the outside object which is attracting your mind is impermanent, and turn your attention to God.
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Always try to do the Lord’s work and at the same time try to practise Japa and meditation. If you do such work, your mind will not be obsessed with evil thoughts. If you sit alone idly, all sorts of thoughts may come and disturb your mind.
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You are fortunate, as you have got this human body. Pray to the Lord as much as you can. You must labour hard. It is difficult to attain anything without labour. Some time must be daily set apart for prayer and spiritual practices, even though one is in the midst of worldly activities.
Spiritual practice means to keep the mind steady at His lotus feet and to be absorbed in His thoughts.
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It is essential to perform spiritual practices in a secluded place. When the plant is young, fencing is necessary, but when it grows big, the cattle cannot do any harm; so after some years of meditation when the mind is formed, you can remain anywhere and can mix with any person and the mind will not be affected.
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When the desire arises in the mind to know anything, then pray to Him alone in a lonely place with tears in your eyes. He will remove all dirt and sorrow from your mind and will make you understand everything.
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Always discriminate. Try to realize that the outside object which is attracting your mind is impermanent, and turn your attention to God.
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Always try to do the Lord’s work and at the same time try to practise Japa and meditation. If you do such work, your mind will not be obsessed with evil thoughts. If you sit alone idly, all sorts of thoughts may come and disturb your mind.
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You are fortunate, as you have got this human body. Pray to the Lord as much as you can. You must labour hard. It is difficult to attain anything without labour. Some time must be daily set apart for prayer and spiritual practices, even though one is in the midst of worldly activities.
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