Ātmavinigrahaḥ Mind is a colorful kaleidoscope Fanciful thoughts play jump rope Never constant and rarely still Mastering mind is a tactical skill It is subject to sudden starts and turns Many capricious notions always returns It is naturally playful and whimsical It can be critical and analytical One can even catch the wind All I can say is oh mind, never mind! Four kinds of thoughts are momentaneous Impulsive, mechanical, deliberate and spontaneous These are the varieties that are distinctive Impulsive, are unexamined and instinctive Mechanical, are from prior conditioning Deliberate, are after careful repositioning Spontaneity, is indeed the ultimate mystery After self knowledge, it is a complete mastery Relative mastery is achieved by careful examination Accept and dismiss thoughts after deliberate mentation Examining all impulses is wise Discipline the thoughts as they arise Perform the actions with a choice Apply the mind...
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