Find the root cause of your natural tendencies. Analyze these tendencies.
Watch them with equanimity and quietude. Do not get entangled.
My two cents ---
Most of our actions are governed by our natural tendencies. These tendencies make us think and behave in certain ways. Pujya Shree Mota compares this to a river flowing within its banks, incapable of changing the direction of its flow.
The first step is to watch this flow of thoughts and emotions. A little reflection will reveal that this flow is fueled and guided by sex, anger, infatuation, arrogance, jealousy etc. Most of the time we think, feel, and act based on these natural tendencies, just as the river keeps flowing within its banks for eternity.
But as human beings we have the power of choice and free will, and are capable of changing the direction of this river. For this to happen, however, you must reflect with a peaceful mind and some degree of equanimity.
NAAM-SMARAN ( JAPA ) IS AN EXCELLENT TOOL TO DEVELOP THESE QUALITIES.
Ashwin
PUJYA SHREE MOTA
