19. DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE
The only way to remain in the state of Consciousness is discipline. We human beings are often compared to a chariot with 5 horses – the 5 senses. They are galloping, into the material and sensual world. We need reins to control the senses, which is the mind. However, the reins need a charioteer, otherwise, the horses will run loose and we lose control of our life. Discipline is being the charioteer and controlling the mind that has a command over the senses so that our life chariot doesn't go astray.
Although we discipline ourselves, the senses will crave, and the mind will wander. Imagine you are riding a chariot with 5 horses; would it be easy to control them? Thus, we need more discipline and a stronger mind. We need the help of the intellect, and we need Consciousness. Unless our life is controlled by our discipline, we will never experience Chit or Consciousness. Although we know the Truth, just like we fall asleep and start dreaming, we lose sight of the Truth and go into a trance of thoughts. The Truth disappears and we become a slave of our thoughts. We lose the present moment of Bliss, as our thoughts take us to the past, and then, push us into the future. We need discipline to remain in the now, to live life, moment by moment and to be conscious of our true self. We need discipline to remain aware of the entire Truth about life – Sat, which we know and which we are aware of. Without Discipline, Sat dissolves and disappears.