Amongst the many strengths of the sadhak mind is the subtlest of them. Surrounding atmosphere can easily upset the mind. It clashes in physical atmosphere created by contact with senses. More over the mind clashes and is affected a whole lot more by subtle atmosphere. Influences from good or bad company can help or hurt and creates reactions and counter reactions in the mind. This is lot stronger influence.
Close association with holy people can have positive influence on the mind if there is faith, trust, respect, love and devotion in the heart of sadhak. Other way to escape the effects of the surrounding atmosphere is to be constantly and deeply engaged in philanthropic thought or work. To keep mind engaged in holy activities ( sattvik ) avoids many effects of atmosphere on the mind. It is much easier and powerful to develop favorable atmosphere than to keep fighting unhealthy atmosphere. If sadhak learns the art of holding on to good vibrations around him, he can create new life for him in spite of
being surrounded by bad atmosphere.
Pujya Shree Mota
Excerpts from "Life and works"
Edition 1; pages 277 - 279.
Close association with holy people can have positive influence on the mind if there is faith, trust, respect, love and devotion in the heart of sadhak. Other way to escape the effects of the surrounding atmosphere is to be constantly and deeply engaged in philanthropic thought or work. To keep mind engaged in holy activities ( sattvik ) avoids many effects of atmosphere on the mind. It is much easier and powerful to develop favorable atmosphere than to keep fighting unhealthy atmosphere. If sadhak learns the art of holding on to good vibrations around him, he can create new life for him in spite of
being surrounded by bad atmosphere.
Pujya Shree Mota
Excerpts from "Life and works"
Edition 1; pages 277 - 279.
