You should not be carried away by the dictation of the mind, but the mind should be carried by your dictation.
Interpretation
Control your thoughts instead of letting them control you.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-control over one's thoughts and mental processes. Rather than allowing the mind to dictate emotions and actions, individuals should take charge and guide their thoughts towards constructive outcomes.
In practice
Use this quote in a personal development workshop to highlight the importance of mindfulness.
Out of many millions of wandering living entities, one who is very fortunate gets an opportunity to associate with a bonafide spiritual master by the grace of Krishna. By the mercy of both Krishna and the spiritual masters, such a person receives the seed of the creeper of devotional service.
Every living creature is the son of the supreme Lord, and He does not tolerate even ants being killed
My father always told me that in this world we are going to make a truckload of mistakes, but the best mistake we can ever make is to err on the side of mercy
It is not advisable to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.
Always hear the 'Yes' in the 'No'.
In this sullen apathy neither true wisdom nor true happiness can be found.
Optimistic people generally feel that good things will last a long time and will have a beneficial effect on everything they do. And they think that bad things are isolated: They won't last too long and won't affect other parts of life.
The only way to know is to Live, Learn, and Grow
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