In the Gita it says you are your best friend and your own worst enemy
At different levels of spiritual progress it can mean many things
But at the most common level you can think of it as the mind
It can be your best friend if it is controlled. However when not controlled it is your worst enemy
When uncontrolled it leads to
- Constant fears
- Constant worries
- Constant negativity
- Constantly chasing pleasures
- Constantly a slave to the senses
- Constantly giving self importance
- Comparison and jealousy
- Wanting to be famous
- Dwelling on money
- the worst of all – inspite of knowing is faults – revolts every step of the way when denied its pleasures and any attempts at change and self control and endurance.
The mind simply only wants pleasure. If it is told to do something it does not like – it gets sad, revolts and goes through a series of temper tantrums
These are difficult stages. The mind needs a Guru and guidance every step of the way. Someone who has passed through the steps
Bhavin