The Windows of the Mind Part – sixty

The Windows of the Mind

Will Power motivated by God is the active force available for your uplift. This is called Sankalpa Bala. Develop it by concentration and japa (chanting the Divine Name).The mind must be compelled to submit to the dictates of the will. Now, you are easily led astray by the vagaries of the mind.

That is why, I say, WATCH! ‘W’ is for watch your Words; ‘A’ is for watch your Actions; ‘T’ is for watch your Thoughts; ‘C’ is for watch your Character; ‘H’ is for watch your Heart. If the watch reminds you every second of the need to watch these five, you can be quite happy.

The mind swings like a pendulum between one pleasant object and another. To stop the pendulum, the easiest means is to stop winding. That will put an end to the swing. So too, stop encouraging the mind by following its whims and fancies. When we beat another or cause harm to him, we justify it as only right and proper; when he beats us or harms us, we revolt and call it wrong and punishable.

Everything is judged by us on the touchstone of the ego. The mind is a double-edged sword – it can save, but it can also bind. Yoga is the restraint of the waves natural to the mind. By learning and practising the disciplines of yama, niyama, aasana, pranaayama, prathyaahaara dharana, dhyaana and samaadhi (abstention from evil-doing, various observances, postures, control of breath, restraining the sense organs, concentration, meditation, absorption in the Aathma), the seeker can overcome and eliminate the mind.

When the mind is eliminated, the Reality will become patent! It is like the discovery of the lost “tenth man.” Ten friends waded across a river in floods, and when they reached the bank opposite, each one took a count and found only nine, for he did not count himself! So, they inferred that “the tenth man” was drowned and began lamenting his loss.

Then, a passer-by came along and counted them. He found that all were there; the tenth man too was there; only ignorance had kept him unrecognised. This is the consequence of illusion. Since you do not know the real nature of the Self or Aathma, you do not recognise the Self at all; when this knowledge is communicated by the Guru or scripture, the ignorance of the Self disappears.

The Windows of the Mind – divine wisdom for positive thoughts

The Windows of the Mind are the thoughts, feelings, senses, and impressions through which we see the world. Just as a house receives light and air through its windows, human life receives experiences through the mind. If the windows are clean, fresh light enters. If they are covered with dust, even bright sunshine appears dull. In the same way, when the mind is pure, life looks peaceful and meaningful.

Every person lives in the same world, but everyone does not experience it in the same way. One person sees difficulty and becomes hopeless, while another sees the same difficulty as a lesson. One person receives criticism and becomes angry, while another uses it for improvement. The difference is not always in the situation; it is often in the condition of the mind.

The Windows of the Mind must be protected from negative influences. Anger, jealousy, fear, pride, and greed are like dust that blocks inner clarity. When these thoughts enter repeatedly, they disturb peace and weaken judgment. A restless mind cannot see truth properly. It exaggerates problems, creates doubts, and makes life heavier than it really is.

Spiritual wisdom teaches that the mind is a powerful instrument. It can become our best friend or our greatest enemy. When guided by love, truth, and discipline, it helps us rise higher. When controlled by desire and ego, it pulls us toward suffering. Therefore, the purification of the mind is essential for a meaningful life.

The Windows of the Mind are opened and closed by our choices. What we read, watch, hear, speak, and think leaves an impression within us. Good company, noble thoughts, prayer, service, and sacred teachings bring light into the mind. Negative company, harsh words, selfish desires, and constant comparison darken it. We must be careful about what we allow to enter our inner world.

A pure mind does not mean a mind without challenges. It means a mind that knows how to respond with balance. Even a calm person may face pain, insult, failure, or confusion, but such a person does not allow these experiences to poison the heart. Instead of reacting blindly, the person pauses, reflects, and acts with wisdom.

The Windows of the Mind become clearer through self-discipline. Discipline does not mean harshness. It means training the mind to move in the right direction. Waking with gratitude, speaking truthfully, avoiding unnecessary anger, controlling desires, and remembering God are simple practices that slowly clean the inner vision. Small daily efforts create deep transformation.

Prayer and meditation are powerful ways to purify the mind. Prayer fills the heart with faith, while meditation brings silence and awareness. In silence, we begin to observe our thoughts instead of becoming slaves to them. We see which thoughts uplift us and which thoughts disturb us. This awareness is the beginning of freedom.

The Windows of the Mind also show us the importance of perspective. If the mind is filled with complaint, life appears unfair. If the mind is filled with gratitude, even simple blessings become precious. The same life can feel like a burden or a blessing depending on how we look at it. A grateful mind sees God’s grace even in ordinary moments.

Many people try to change the whole world before changing their own thoughts. But real peace begins inside. If the mind is peaceful, even a small home feels like heaven. If the mind is disturbed, even great comfort cannot satisfy. This is why inner cleaning is more important than outer decoration.

The Windows of the Mind must be opened toward love. Love removes narrowness and brings freshness into life. When we love sincerely, we become more forgiving, patient, and understanding. We stop seeing others only through their mistakes and begin to recognize their struggles. A loving mind becomes a blessing not only to itself, but also to everyone around it.

However, the mind must also be guarded with wisdom. Love does not mean allowing every harmful thought or influence to enter. Just as we close physical windows during dust storms, we must close the mind to harmful ideas, gossip, hatred, and unnecessary negativity. Protecting the mind is not weakness; it is spiritual intelligence.

The Windows of the Mind finally teach that life is shaped from within. If we want peace, we must allow peaceful thoughts to enter. If we want divine connection, we must make space for prayer and purity. If we want joy, we must remove resentment and cultivate gratitude. The mind becomes bright when it is filled with truth, love, faith, and noble purpose.

Human life is a sacred opportunity to clean these inner windows and let divine light shine through. When the mind becomes clear, the heart becomes gentle, speech becomes kind, and actions become meaningful. Then we do not merely see the world differently; we begin to live differently. A purified mind becomes a temple of peace, and every thought becomes a step toward the Divine.