The functions of mind are thinking, carrying feelings and willing to act or not to act. The mind is the storehouse of infinite power. Most of our problems are created by mind. Amidst full of desires, problems, a wavering mind cannot reach out towards God. Our mind itself is our friend or enemy. A disturbed mind can never be spiritually inclined. It is the mind which is the source of both bondage and liberation, the source of both happiness and misery. What the mind has created, it itself has to destroy. The purer the mind, the happier one feels. Due to teachings of Guru, mind becomes steady and pure. A doubting mind cannot progress. A positive mind enables to make correct decisions. Guru's grace is the surest remedy for a confused, restless, depressed and disappointed mind. Love for God stills and quietens the mind. By mental resolve, a man can become even a God provided he has grace of God and blessings of Guru. Concentration is the key to success. Make your mind your faithful friend through Guru seva. The disciple must succeed in preparing his mind to respond readily to religious stimulus. Give your mind to Guru and the rest is assured.
NOS (DON'TS) FOR AN ASPIRANT
• Once Guru is accepted, not to be tested later. Instead, test Guru first and then accept.
• He must never attempt to find faults or lapses of Guru for, nothing is greater and reverential than Guru to Him.
• He should not have an iota of suspicion about Guru's affection towards him
• He should never cheat his Guru or speak lies with Him
• He should never expect any instant results or miracles from his Guru
• He should never distinguish between God and Guru
• He should never retaliate or pay back for what Guru says.
• Do not make Guru's place a gossiping centre, eating place.
• Do not aspire to fulfill personal desire, ambition or goal.
AN ASPIRANT SHOULD SHUN THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES