This expresses the universal challenge of controlling one's own thoughts and emotions. It acknowledges the immense power and unruly nature of the human mind, highlighting the difficulty of achieving mental discipline, a struggle common to all who seek inner peace.
Quote by Bhagavad Gita: “The mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate, and very strong, O Krishna, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.”
The mind is restless, turbulent, obstinate, and very strong, O Krishna, and to subdue it, I think, is more difficult than controlling the wind.
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Arjuna voices this concern to Krishna, expressing the difficulty of meditation and mind control. Krishna then provides practical advice, making this a pivotal moment in understanding the path to inner discipline in ancient India.
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Ancient Sanskrit text that forms part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, composed between the fifth and second centuries BCE. It takes the form of a dialogue between the prince Arjuna and the god Krishna on the eve of a great battle, addressing duty, action, devotion, and liberation. It is one of the most influential spiritual and philosophical texts in world history.
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