“You don’t have to be a slave to your body, mind and senses. In a way, we become our own slaves. Free yourself from that slavery. That’s why you practice Yoga and do meditation. These practices enable you to develop the willpower to resist the whims and fancies of the lower mind. Somebody said that the greatest victory in the entire world is not by [winning] wars and other things. The greatest victory is the victory over your own mind. So work toward that. Certainly you’ll win; there’s no doubt. It may take some time, but perseverance brings perfection. And remember Patanjali’s words: ‘Practice becomes well grounded when done for a long time, without break and with great interest.’ With zeal, one can achieve anything one wants. Nothing is impossible. The mind is a fantastic machine. It has the capability of achieving anything it wants.
Sri Swami Satchidananda
Sri Swami Satchidananda