During a captivating Satsang, Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb conveyed that we hold mastery over our eyes. He emphasized that the way we gaze at things with our eyes reveals insights into both the positive and negative aspects, urging us to be conscious of this power.
We should contemplate before directing our gaze towards things and use our eyes judiciously. Choosing to look at appropriate things contributes to continuous prosperity. Conversely, if our eyes are swayed towards inappropriate things, it can lead to suffering in our lives.
Hence, it is imperative for us to consistently maintain mastery over our senses rather than allowing them to become our servant.
Similarly, it is crucial to be the masters of our mind. By maintaining complete control over our mind and directing it effectively, we empower ourselves to achieve our desires. When our mind is under full control, we become impervious to misguided influence from others.
Various individuals may offer diverse pieces of advice, some beneficial and others detrimental. However, since our minds are under our control, we remain unaffected by external influences and can confidently make our own decisions.
With awareness, we discern the distinction between right and wrong. Even in the face of persistent influence, no one can sway us if we are conscious of how to guide our minds. Once we are fully aware, no external force can compel us against our understanding.
However, if we allow ourselves to be misled by praises, hearsay, or distractions that divert our attention, we risk losing everything.
This is why it is often said that he who has conquered his mind has the capability to triumph over the world.
Exactly, it means that the person who can control his mind has the potential to control the world. It underscores the importance of ensuring that our mind is under our control, and we are not under the control of our mind. This self-mastery is crucial for making sound decisions and navigating through life effectively.
Our mind serves as our best servant, yet often we criticise it without valid reasons.
Indeed, our mind is our most trustworthy and sincere companion.
Our mind is constantly within our control. Analogous to searching for something on a computer or mobile phone, we provide clues for our mind to explore. Within seconds, results appear with numerous similar topics or options. However, it remains in our hands to decide where to click.
If we choose a positive topic, the search yields favorable results, but if we opt for something morally wrong or sinful, the results present numerous similar options. This illustrates that our mind, being our servant, obeys whatever directives we give it.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb recounted a tale of Akbar and Birbal. According to Saijan, once in the palace, Akbar was dining with his ministers, and there was a delicious brinjal (Eggplant)dish on the menu. Impressed by the taste, Akbar praised the dish, and Birbal promptly responded, suggesting that the Brinjal (Eggplant)is so unique that it wears a crown and is the king of vegetables.
This led to everyone praising the Brinjal (Eggplant) and King Akbar felt pleased. Some days later, the brinjal (Eggplant) dish was served to Akbar again, but this time it was not as tasty. Akbar commented negatively, stating that the Brinjal (Eggplant) was tasteless and useless. Without hesitation, Birbal remarked that this is why God had struck a nail on its head. This time, Akbar gave Birbal a stern look and questioned why he had changed his opinion about the Brinjal (Eggplant).
In response, Birbal explained that as the obedient servant of the king, he always took the king’s side. If the king liked something, he would praise it, and vice versa. He clarified that he was the king’s servant, not the servant of the Brinjal (Eggplant).
Similarly, our mind is our servant, and we have complete control over it; it possesses no independent will or voice.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Sahib emphasized that by regularly practicing meditation, one can maintain mastery over one’s senses and lead a worthy and meaningful life.
