భగినీ హస్త భోజనం 23rd అక్టోబర్ 2025 దీపావళి పండుగ తర్వాత విదియ రోజున

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Pigeons are danger.

Honouring the Guardians of India

🪔🪔🪔 *शुभ दीपावली* 🪔🪔🪔

पूरब से *प्रतिष्ठा*,

पश्चिम से *प्रारब्ध*,

उत्तर से *उन्नति*,

दक्षिण से *दायित्व*,

ईशान से *एश्वर्य*,

नैऋत्य से *नैतिकता*,

आग्नेय से *आकर्षण*,

वायव्य से *वैभव*,

आकाश से *आमदनी* एवं 

पाताल से *पूँजी*.....

सभी दशों दिशाओं से सुख, शांति, समृद्धि एवं सफलता प्राप्त हो,यही *शुभकामना* हैं।

आपको सपरिवार पंच दिवसीय प्रकाश पर्व दीपोत्सव की अनन्त हार्दिक मंगलकामनाएं

यह दीपोत्सव पर्व सपरिवार आपके जीवन को सुख, समृद्धि, सुख-शांति, सौहार्द एवं अपार खुशियों की रोशनी से जग-मग करें।

                 🪔🪔🪔

              *शुभ दीपावली* 

                  🪔🪔🪔

life

TODAY'S BHAGWAT GITA SLOKA**DATED 11.10.2025*

*🍨🍨🍨ISKCON 🍨🍨🍨*

*TODAY'S BHAGWAT GITA SLOKA*

*DATED 11.10.2025*

*तत्र तं बुद्धिसंयोगं लभते पौर्वदेहिकम् |*

*यतते च ततो भूयः संसिद्धौ कुरुनन्दन ||6.43||*

तत्र– वहाँ; तम्– उस; बुद्धि-संयोगम्– चेतना की जागृति को; लभते– प्राप्त होता है; पौर्व-देहिकम्– पूर्व देह से; यतते– प्रयास करता है; च– भी; ततः– तत्पश्चात्; भूयः– पुनः; संसिद्धौ– सिद्धि के लिए; कुरुनन्दन– हे कुरुपुत्र |

*हे कुरुनन्दन! ऐसा जन्म पाकर वह अपने पूर्वजन्म की दैवी चेतना को पुनः प्राप्त करता है और पूर्ण सफलता प्राप्त करने के उद्देश्य से वह आगे उन्नति करने का प्रयास करता है |*

*तात्पर्य :*

*राजा भरत, जिन्हें तीसरे जन्म में उत्तम ब्राह्मण कुल में जन्म मिला, पूर्व दिव्यचेतना की पुनःप्राप्ति के लिए उत्तम जन्म के उदाहरणस्वरूप हैं | भरत विश्र्व भर के सम्राट थे और तभी से यह लोक देवताओं के बीच भारतवर्ष के नाम से विख्यात है | पहले यह इलावृतवर्ष के नाम से ज्ञात था | भरत ने अल्पायु में ही आध्यात्मिक सिद्धि के लिए संन्यास ग्रहण कर लिया था, किन्तु वे सफल नहीं हो सके | अगले जन्म में उन्हें उत्तम ब्राह्मण कुल में जन्म लेना पड़ा और वे जड़ भरत कहलाये क्योंकि वे एकान्त वास करते थे तथा किसी से बोलते न थे | बाद में राजा रहूगण ने इन्हें महानतम योगी के रूप में पाया | उनके जीवन से यह पता चलता है कि दिव्य प्रयास अथवा योगाभ्यास कभी व्यर्थ नहीं जाता | भगवत्कृपा से योगी को कृष्णभावनामृत में पूर्ण सिद्धि प्राप्त करने के बारम्बार सुयोग प्राप्त होते रहते हैं |*

*Translation*

*On taking such a birth, he revives the divine consciousness of his previous life, and he again tries to make further progress in order to achieve complete success, O son of Kuru.*

*Purport*

*King Bharata, who took his third birth in the family of a good brāhmaṇa, is an example of good birth for the revival of previous transcendental consciousness. King Bharata was the emperor of the world, and since his time this planet has been known among the demigods as Bhārata-varṣa. Formerly it was known as Ilāvṛta-varṣa. The emperor, at an early age, retired for spiritual perfection but failed to achieve success. In his next life he took birth in the family of a good brāhmaṇa and was known as Jaḍa Bharata because he always remained secluded and did not talk to anyone. And later on he was discovered as the greatest transcendentalist by King Rahūgaṇa. From his life it is understood that transcendental endeavors, or the practice of yoga, never go in vain. By the grace of the Lord the transcendentalist gets repeated opportunities for complete perfection in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.*

why nathuram godse killed Mahatma.

In 1947, when India was partitioned there was a lot of pain and confusion. Millions were uprooted and hundreds of thousands died. It was the biggest human tragedy in Indian history. Confused and angry, many mistakenly blamed all this on the Mahatma as he was the biggest target they could find. They thought he had the power to stop the partition [he didn't] and he had the power to stop the violence [he did stop a vast chunk of it in the east].

For many on the Hindu right, Mahatma was seen as soft towards Muslims. They could not see his vision and his message of peace was seen as compromising.

The biggest issue was the India's west [Punjab to Gujarat] was exploding and no one really anticipated. Indian leadership prepared for the worst in Bengal and sent Gandhi to put out the fires. And there was nothing really done to put out the fires in Punjab. They had no real plans and were stunned by the sheer scale of violence. Hindu right was extremely angry on the western side that Gandhi didn't come to save him. Ironically, if he were not assassinated, he would have proceeded to Punjab to control the violence there. And Mahatma did plan to go to Punjab even earlier [Sept 1947] but was retained in Delhi by Sardar Patel as the situation in the capital was even more dire.

Many of Gandhi's peace objectives were also twisted. The sad thing was the rumor mill was the key factor.

55 crores to Pakistan: This was the much talked about thing of that day. Indian government over Pakistan Rs. 75 crores from splitting the treasury and gave an initial Rs. 20 crores. By the time it could give the remaining, the war in Kashmir begun. Some in the government want to block the money. Others wanted to pay. Although Mahatma Gandhi wanted the Indian government to pay what it owed, some twisted this as portraying the Mahatma having his major fast to arm twist the government to pay this money. That is absurd - why would he fast just for paying some amount of money? But, many don't question that.

At the end of the day, the extremists some of whom didn't really oppose the partition wanted the Mahatma [the most vociferous opponent of the partition] to act as just a partisan Hindu instead of an Indian. They saw his overtures to bring all communities together as a threat. They mistakenly believed that the Mahatma was the source of this violence & believed he caused the partition and he fasted to pay the 55 crores to Pakistan.

-Prof Bala Subrahmanyam

प्रश्न हम यह क्यों नहीं सोचते:1- जब JE-2,JE-1 ,Merge हुआ तो JE-1 के 5500-9000 के अनुसार फिक्सेसन क्यों नहीं हुआ?

प्रश्न हम यह क्यों नहीं सोचते:

1- जब JE-2,JE-1 ,Merge हुआ तो JE-1 के 5500-9000 के अनुसार फिक्सेसन क्यों नहीं हुआ?

2- SE-SSE Merge हुआ तो 7400-11500 के अनुसार फिक्सेसन क्यों नहीं हुआ?

3- जब ग्रुप डी खत्म हो गया तो ग्रुप सी JE/SSE को ग्रुप बी में क्यों नहीं रख सकते?

4- जब JE, SSE की योग्यता इंजीनियरिंग हो गयी तो रेल में HOER में सुधार कर टेक्निकल में सुपरवाइजर शब्द क्यों नहीं हटाया गया?

5- रेल तंत्र अधिकारी,कर्मचारी नाम से खुश है कभी इंजीनियर नाम नहीं बोलना चाहते,यह अंग्रेज गुलामी की सोच कब दूर होगी?

6- TA के फॉर्म में कर्मचारी की जगह लेने वाले अधिकारी का हस्ताक्षर होता है यह क्या संकेत देता है?

7-हम सब खुद को इंजीनियर कब कहना शुरू करेंगे?

8- मजदूर संगठन मजदूर के लिए लड़ाई लड़ता है और गैंगमैन,तकनीशियन को JE, SSE के विरुद्ध तैयार करता है, कभी JE, SSE का मुद्दा नहीं उठाया गया क्यों?

9- रेल में भर्ती हुआ JE, SSE को MACP देते समय ट्रेनिंग पीरियड नहीं जुड़ता है अभी तक इस मुद्दे को कोर्ट में इंजीनियर एसोसिएशन उठाया क्योंकि यह मुद्दा किसी गैर तकनीक या बाबूजी से जुड़ा नहीं है?

10- 2009 में रेल बोर्ड ने 75% SSE को अपग्रेड 4800 करने के लिए DOPT और फाइनेंस को लिखा था फिर RBE 155/2022 सभी को क्यों दिया,जो SSE का था?

11- JE 4200GP और MCF 4200GP एक ही ग्रेड में क्यों रहेगा?

12- JE, SSE प्रबंधन,नियंत्रक का अहम भाग है तो इसका प्रतिनिधि ट्रेड यूनियन जो मजदूर का प्रतिनिधि है कैसे उत्तरदायी हो सकता है?

13- माता-पिता आपका परिवार का हिस्सा क्यों नहीं हो सकता?उसके बुढ़ापे में आप सहयोगी क्यों नहीं हो सकते?

14- नई मशीन रेल में आ रही तो बिना ट्रेनिंग कौन ऑपरेट करेगा,इसका आवाज कौन उठाएगा?

15- जब रेल में ड्राइवर है तो ट्रैक मशीन SSE/JE क्यों ड्राइव करेगा?

16- जब SSE ट्रैक पर रन ओवर होता है तो उसके बचाव में कोई गैंग मैन जख्मी क्यों नहीं हुआ?

17-रन ओवर के बाद कोई निवारण व्यवस्था क्यों नहीं सुनिश्चित हुई?

18- 24 घंटे SSE/JE जिम्मेदारी से ड्यूटी करता है,ट्रैक,वैगन,इंजन के खतरों से खेलता है परंतु सेफ्टी अलाउंस नहीं मिलता,केवल कंट्रोलर को ही मिलता है क्यों?

19- आपको बोनस 78 दिन का ₹17951/- मिलता है,क्या यही आपका वेतन है?

20- OPS से NPS लाते समय रेल कर्मी का प्रतिनिधि क्या कर रहे थे?अब NPS से UPS आ रहा है तो उसमें इनका क्या रोल है? OPS पाने का आंदोलन यह प्रतिनिधि अब क्यों दिखावा करते हैं?

21- रेल में क्या इंजीनियर भारत रत्न के लायक कार्य नहीं कर रहे हैं?

22- रेल में केवल तकनीकी वर्ग के साथ ही नाइंसाफी क्यों होती है?

23- ज्यादे वेतन पाने वाले CLI, LP, मोटरमैन SSE 4600 से वरीयता में RBE92/2015 द्वारा ऊपर क्यों हो जाते हैं,क्या रेल में शिक्षा का महत्व नहीं है?

ऐसे बहुत प्रश्न हैं,एक बार अपने लिए,रेल और रेल परिवार के लिए जरूर सोचें,संगठन मजबूत करें। जय हिंद,जय भारत।✊

మంచిమాటలు

* జైగురుదత్త*

*"మంచిమాటలు*

*జీవితాంతం మనం ఒంటరి వాళ్ళమే. అన్నీ మధ్యలో వచ్చి మధ్యలోనే వెళ్ళి పోతాయనే సత్యాన్ని గ్రహించినప్పుడు అది మనల్ని వేదనకు గురి చేయదు.*

*ఒంటరిగానే పుడతాం, ఒంటరిగానే మరణిస్తాం. మన జీవిత ప్రయాణం అంతా ఒంటరిగానే సాగుతుంది. అనుభవాలన్నిటిని ఒంటరిగానే పొందుతాం. ఇద్దరు వ్యక్తులు ఒకే అనుభవాన్ని పొందినా, వారికి కలిగే అనుభూతి వేర్వేరుగా ఉంటుంది.*

*మీతో మీరు గడపటం వల్ల ఆనందం దక్కుతుంది. మనిషి మరణించిన తర్వాత స్వర్గం, నరకం ఉంటాయని వేద శాస్త్రాలు చెబుతున్నాయి. మంచి చేస్తే స్వర్గానికి, చెడు చేస్తే నరకానికి చేరతారని, ఇదంతా స్వయంగా మీరు అనుభవించవలసినదే తప్ప మరెవరూ వెంటరారని వేదాలు చెబుతున్నాయి

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No More Hassle for Pensioners: Get Pension Benefits with Digital Life Certificate via Mobile: Pensioners are a vital part of our society, and ensuring that they receive their benefits seamlessly is of utmost importance.

No More Hassle for Pensioners: Get Pension Benefits with Digital Life Certificate via Mobile: Pensioners are a vital part of our society, and ensuring that they receive their benefits seamlessly is of utmost importance. However, for many years, one of the biggest challenges faced by pensioners was the requirement to physically submit a life certificate in person in order to continue receiving their pension. This often involved long queues, travel, and a lot of time. But as technology has evolved, so have the processes. Today, pensioners can now submit their life certificates digitally via their mobile phones, making the entire process far simpler and more efficient.

The government has introduced a revolutionary system to eliminate the traditional hassles involved in obtaining pension benefits. The Digital Life Certificate (DLC) allows pensioners to confirm their life status electronically without having to visit a bank, post office, or any other government office. Let’s dive into how pensioners can now access their pension benefits effortlessly with the help of a Digital Life Certificate via their mobile.

What is a Digital Life Certificate?

A Digital Life Certificate (DLC) is an electronic verification tool that confirms the pensioner’s life status, which is essential to continue receiving pension benefits. In the past, pensioners were required to physically appear at a bank or post office to submit a life certificate, sometimes involving long waits or travel to distant locations. The introduction of the Digital Life Certificate changes all that. This digital solution allows pensioners to submit their life certificate using their mobile phones, thereby eliminating the need for physical paperwork or travel. The process uses biometric verification to ensure the authenticity of the pensioner’s identity, adding an extra layer of security and reliability.

The Digital Life Certificate process is designed to be simple and efficient. It ensures that pensioners no longer need to stand in long lines or deal with bureaucratic red tape. Instead, they can now authenticate their identity through biometric data like fingerprints or iris scans, and their life certificate will be processed electronically. The result is a much faster and easier way to ensure that pensioners continue receiving their benefits.

How Does the Digital Life Certificate Work?

The Digital Life Certificate process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few simple steps using a mobile phone. First, pensioners need to download the official Jeevan Pramaan app from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Once the app is installed, they will be required to authenticate their identity using biometric verification. This can be done through fingerprint scanning or iris recognition, depending on what is available on the mobile device or any external biometric devices linked to the phone.

After the biometric data is successfully verified, the Digital Life Certificate is generated automatically within the app. This certificate contains all the relevant details of the pensioner, such as their identification number (often linked to Aadhaar), and confirms that the person is alive and entitled to receive their pension benefits. Once the certificate is generated, it is sent directly to the pension disbursing agency such as a bank or pension office without the need for any paper-based submission.

The moment the pension disbursing agency receives the certificate and verifies it, the pensioner is notified that their pension benefits will continue. This digital submission ensures that the entire process is fast, secure, and completely paperless.

Benefits of Using the Digital Life Certificate

There are several advantages to using the Digital Life Certificate system, not only for pensioners but also for the entire pension distribution process. One of the most obvious benefits is the convenience it offers. Pensioners no longer have to visit government offices or banks to submit their life certificates. Instead, they can complete the entire process from the comfort of their own home using a smartphone.

This convenience is especially beneficial for elderly pensioners who may find it difficult to travel long distances or stand in long lines. By using the Digital Life Certificate, they can avoid the physical strain and time-consuming nature of traditional methods.

Another significant advantage of the Digital Life Certificate is the amount of time it saves. With the traditional method, pensioners often had to spend a considerable amount of time waiting in line at banks or post offices to submit their documents. The digital process, however, is far quicker. Once the biometric verification is complete, the certificate is automatically generated and submitted in seconds, meaning there’s no need for waiting or manual intervention.

Additionally, the Digital Life Certificate is a cost-effective solution for pensioners. There are no extra charges for submitting the certificate digitally, which means pensioners avoid the costs associated with travel, postage, or other administrative fees that would be incurred using traditional methods. This also leads to a more efficient process overall, with pensioners saving money and time.

The system is also far more secure than traditional methods. Biometric authentication ensures that there is no risk of fraud, and since the system is integrated with government databases like Aadhaar, there is less chance of error or mismatch in the details. Furthermore, the Digital Life Certificate is securely stored and can’t be easily lost or tampered with.

Moreover, the Digital Life Certificate process is environmentally friendly. By eliminating paper-based forms, the system reduces the reliance on printed documents, contributing to a greener and more sustainable approach to pension administration.

Who Can Use the Digital Life Certificate?

The Digital Life Certificate service is available to Indian pensioners who receive their pensions through government schemes such as the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), the General Provident Fund (GPF), and the Public Provident Fund (PPF). Pensioners from both public and private sectors can also benefit from this service, as long as their pension is disbursed through participating banks or institutions.

To use the service, pensioners need to have a valid Aadhaar number for biometric verification, a mobile phone with internet connectivity, and access to a biometric device (either built into the phone or through an external device). Pensioners must also be registered with their respective pension disbursing agency, such as a bank or pension office, in order to ensure that their Digital Life Certificate is submitted to the correct entity.

Challenges and Solutions

While the Digital Life Certificate system is undoubtedly a breakthrough, it’s not without its challenges. One of the main hurdles faced by some pensioners is their unfamiliarity with digital technologies. Elderly pensioners, especially those living in rural or remote areas, may find it difficult to navigate mobile apps or biometric authentication systems. To address these issues, the government has set up Common Service Centers (CSCs) where pensioners can go and receive assistance in completing the verification process.

Additionally, there are training sessions available to help pensioners become more comfortable with using the app and the biometric authentication features. For those without smartphones, there are still options available to submit their Digital Life Certificates through biometric kiosks or by visiting local post offices or banks.

These solutions ensure that the benefits of the Digital Life Certificate system can be accessed by all pensioners, regardless of their technological proficiency or access to mobile devices.

Conclusion : 

The introduction of the Digital Life Certificate system has been a game-changer for pensioners. It simplifies and accelerates the process of confirming a pensioner’s life status and ensures that their pension benefits continue without interruption. This digital solution eliminates the need for long queues, travel, and physical paperwork, making it a convenient, secure, and environmentally friendly option.

Free Tirupati Balaji Darshan Scheme* for *Senior Citizens**Beneficiaries : Senior Citizens aged 65 years & above...*Free Darshan Timings :** 10:00 am* 3:00 pm

*Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Free Tirupati Balaji Darshan Scheme* for *Senior Citizens*

*Beneficiaries : Senior Citizens aged 65 years & above...

*Free Darshan Timings :*

* 10:00 am

* 3:00 pm

*How to Get in :*

* You only need to present your *Photo ID* and *Proof of Age* at *Counter S-1*.

*Guidance to the Temple :*

* Proceed through the Gallery under the Bridge, along the right wall of the temple.

* No stairs are required to climb.

* Ample space is available.

*Facilities :*

1. *Free Lunch :* After Darshan, you will be served *Free Hot Sambar (masala) Rice, Curd Rice & Hot Milk*.

2. *Battery Cars :* For convenience, *Battery Cars* are also available, which will take you from the *Parking Area* to the *Counter* and then to the Exit Gate.

*Important Note :*

* There is no *Coercion* or *Pressure* - *Darshan* is *Reserved* for *Senior Citizens* only.

* Once you are in the *Darshan Queue*, you can complete your *Visit* & *Exit* in just *30 minutes*.

*Contact for Assistance :*

*TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam) Helpdesk Number :* *8772277777*

*Special Request :* Please share this information with all Ur *Other Groups* as well...!! (Maybe repeat for some 🙏)

*As received on the Palmgrove Veterans group*

INDIA CHAMPIONS OF ASIA CUP 9TH TIME 28TH SEPTEMBER 2025

*चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद्दृढम् |**तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये वायोरिव सुदुष्करम् ||6.34||*TODAY'S BHAGWAT GITA SLOKA* 02nd October 2025

*TODAY'S BHAGWAT GITA SLOKA*

*DATED 02.10.2025*

*चञ्चलं हि मनः कृष्ण प्रमाथि बलवद्दृढम् |*

*तस्याहं निग्रहं मन्ये वायोरिव सुदुष्करम् ||6.34||*

चञ्चलम्– चंचल; हि– निश्चय ही; मनः– मन; कृष्ण– हे कृष्ण; प्रमाथि– विचलित करने वाला, क्षुब्ध करने वाला; बल-वत्– बलवान्; दृढम्– दुराग्रही, हठीला; तस्य– उसका; अहम्– मैं; निग्रहम्– वश में करना; मन्ये– सोचता हूँ; वायोः– वायु की; इव– तरह; सु-दुष्करम्– कठिन |

*अनुवाद*

*हे कृष्ण! चूँकि मन चंचल (अस्थिर), उच्छृंखल, हठीला तथा अत्यन्त बलवान है, अतः मुझे इसे वश में करना वायु को वश में करने से भी अधिक कठिन लगता है |*

*तात्पर्य :* 

*मन इतना बलवान् तथा दुराग्रही है कि कभी-कभी यह बुद्धि का उल्लंघन कर देता है, यद्यपि उसे बुद्धि के अधीन माना जाता है | इस व्यवहार-जगत् में जहाँ मनुष्य को अनेक विरोधी तत्त्वों से संघर्ष करना होता है उसके लिए मन को वश में कर पाना अत्यन्त कठिन हो जाता है | कृत्रिम रूप में मनुष्य अपने मित्र तथा शत्रु दोनों के प्रति मानसिक संतुलन स्थापित कर सकता है, किन्तु अंतिम रूप में कोई भी संसारी पुरुष ऐसा नहीं कर पाता, क्योंकि ऐसा कर पाना वेगवान वायु को वश में करने से भी कठिन है | वैदिक साहित्य (कठोपनिषद् १.३.३-४) में कहा गया है –*

आत्मानं रथिनं विद्धि शरीरं रथमेव च

बुद्धिं तु सारथिं विद्धि मनः प्रग्रहमेव च |

इन्द्रियाणि हयानाहुर्विषयांस्तेषु गोचरान्

आत्मेन्द्रियमनोयुक्तं भोक्तेत्याहुर्मनीषिणः ||

*“प्रत्येक व्यक्ति इस भौतिक शरीर रूपी रथ पर आरूढ है और बुद्धि इसका सारथी है | मन लगाम है और इन्द्रियाँ घोड़े हैं | इस प्रकार मन तथा इन्द्रियों की संगती से यह आत्मा सुख तथा दुख का भोक्ता है | ऐसा बड़े-बड़े चिन्तकों का कहना है |” यद्यपि बुद्धि को मन का नियन्त्रण करना चाहिए, किन्तु मन इतना प्रबल तथा हठी है कि इसे अपनी बुद्धि से भी जीत पाना कठिन हो जाता है जिस प्रकार कि अच्छी से अच्छी दवा द्वारा कभी-कभी रोग वश में नहीं हो पाता | ऐसे प्रबल मन को योगाभ्यास द्वारा वश में किया जा सकता है, किन्तु ऐसा अभ्यास कर पाना अर्जुन जैसे संसारी व्यक्ति के लिए कभी भी व्यावहारिक नहीं होता | तो फिर आधुनिक मनुष्य के सम्बन्ध में क्या कहा जाय? यहाँ पर प्रयुक्त उपमा अत्यन्त उपयुक्त है – झंझावात को रोक पाना कठिन होता है और उच्छृंखल मन को रोक पाना तो और भी कठिन है | मन को वश में रखने का सरलतम उपाय, जिसे भगवान् चैतन्य ने सुझाया है, यह है कि समस्त दैन्यता के साथ मोक्ष ले लिए “हरे कृष्ण” महामन्त्र का कीर्तन किया जाय | विधि यह है – स वै मनः कृष्ण पदारविन्दयोः– मनुष्य को चाहिए कि वह अपने मन को पूर्णतया कृष्ण में लगाए | तभी मन को विचलित करने के लिए अन्य व्यस्तताएँ शेष नहीं रह जाएँगी |*

*Translation*

*The mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate and very strong, O Kṛṣṇa, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.*

*Purport*

*The mind is so strong and obstinate that it sometimes overcomes the intelligence, although the mind is supposed to be subservient to the intelligence. For a man in the practical world who has to fight so many opposing elements, it is certainly very difficult to control the mind. Artificially, one may establish a mental equilibrium toward both friend and enemy, but ultimately no worldly man can do so, for this is more difficult than controlling the raging wind. In the Vedic literature (Kaṭha Upaniṣad 1.3.3–4) it is said:*

ātmānaṁ rathinaṁ viddhi

śarīraṁ ratham eva ca

buddhiṁ tu sārathiṁ viddhi

manaḥ pragraham eva ca

indriyāṇi hayān āhur

viṣayāṁs teṣu gocarān

ātmendriya-mano-yuktaṁ

bhoktety āhur manīṣiṇaḥ

*“The individual is the passenger in the car of the material body, and intelligence is the driver. Mind is the driving instrument, and the senses are the horses. The self is thus the enjoyer or sufferer in the association of the mind and senses. So it is understood by great thinkers.” Intelligence is supposed to direct the mind, but the mind is so strong and obstinate that it often overcomes even one’s own intelligence, as an acute infection may surpass the efficacy of medicine. Such a strong mind is supposed to be controlled by the practice of yoga, but such practice is never practical for a worldly person like Arjuna. And what can we say of modern man? The simile used here is appropriate: one cannot capture the blowing wind. And it is even more difficult to capture the turbulent mind. The easiest way to control the mind, as suggested by Lord Caitanya, is chanting “Hare Kṛṣṇa,” the great mantra for deliverance, in all humility. The method prescribed is sa vai manaḥ kṛṣṇa-padāravindayoḥ: one must engage one’s mind fully in Kṛṣṇa. Only then will there remain no other engagements to agitate the mind.*