In the absence of wind, the flame stays steady; similarly, a tranquil mind remains still in the absence of desires. And once again: desires are simply thoughts that you haven’t been able to drop. With an ever present mind that has turned inward or surrendered to the Divine, you will never find yourself pursuing unwanted thoughts. In that state of non-pursuit, how can there be any disagreeable reactions from you? In the light of the vigilance of the still mind, how can there be any deviation from the object of your meditation (read bliss)? A mind that has gone empty fills with love naturally.
