We will never make it, till we learn to think ( perceive and function ) above and beyond the mind, with clear understanding and knowledge. For this to happen, we should think with mind as little as possible. We should practice to keep our mind blank for 5 to 6 minutes ( even 2 to 3 minutes in the beginning ). Even after that do not let the thoughts come randomly ( it is better if you do not get thoughts, but that is difficult ). You tell the mind " you can think as much as you want " and give it complete freedom to do so. But on your part do not get entangled with those thoughts and watch it with equanimity and as a witness, without taking any interest in those thoughts. Afterwards you can think and analyze about the appropriateness of those thoughts and then explain this to mind. This particular training is very necessary to go, above and beyond the mind and stay in that state. It is vital to see and be on alert, that mind does not act on it's on, and in turn does everything, that you ask for. Mystery, play and acting of mind is really powerful and tends to keep us in dark, deploying any and all methods.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pagaran ( જીવન પગરણ )
Edition 3; page 107.
PUJYA SHREE MOTA
