When you do Japa and meditation, if evil thoughts enter your mind, do not use your
will-force in driving them. You will lose your energy only. You will tax your will only. You will
fatigue yourself. The greater the efforts you make, the more the evil thoughts will return with
redoubled force. They will return more quickly also. The thoughts will become more powerful. Be
indifferent. Keep quiet. They will pass off soon. Or substitute good counter thoughts or think of the
picture of thy Ishtam and the Mantra again and again. Forcibly pray.
Never miss meditation for a day. Be regular and systematic in your spiritual practices. Take
Sattvic food. Fruits and milk will help mental focusing.
From "Light, Power and Wisdom" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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