The Science of Mind Management

by Swami Mukundananda

Life is exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others.

so true

According to Maslow, we all have basic physiological needs, such as hunger, thirst, sex, and sleep, among other necessities. As these are fulfilled, safety and security needs of job security, safety of home, and so on, start becoming important. As these needs are satisfied, the need for love and belonging starts gaining prominence. Beyond this is the need for achievement and respect. And lastly, is the need for self-actualisation where one is working purely for the joy of it.

The ability of the intellect to control the mind is called vivek

‘If the body is engaged in the world and the mind is in God, that is karm yog. The reverse of this is

gross ignorance—where the body is engaged in God and the mind is in the world.’

The subconscious mind is like a child—it holds memories and creates sentiments, but it cannot logically reason whether they are beneficial or harmful. The

He wants me to increase the virtue of tolerance, and that is why He is inspiring this person to behave badly with me. But I will not permit the incident to disturb me.’ Thinking