The unhappy mind

What is wrong with the mind?

Everything.

The problem with the entire world revolves around the mind

When unhappy – it feels miserable

When it’s wishes gets fulfilled – it gets restless soon and starts looking for more things. Hence – drugs and intoxication.

When wishes not fulfilled – it gets desperate and then depressed

When happy – becomes arrogant

When neutral – lazy

When hungry – irritated

When stuffed – body ailments

When in love – it loses reason

When hateful – loses sleep and filled with obsession for revenge

When jealous – becomes hateful and critical

So what part of the mind is good?

None. This mind is your single most enemy
It is responsible for all the crimes in this world.

The Hindus divided it into rajas sattva and tamas

What kind of mind is helpful

When the mind

Seeks God
It seeks to get out of self inflicted wounds ( of the mind)
It decides to help others.
Serving others
Charity
Selflessness

And in mediation and turning to God – it finally leaves the devil

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