Think and grow with mind

Obviously borrowed the title from Napoleon Hill but i want you to think about your mind now.The word "Mind" is used in two ways by the Yogis and other occultists, and we need to form a clear conception of each meaning, in order to avoid confusion, and that we may more clearly perceive the two aspects of the things which the word is intended to express. In the first place the word "Mind" is used as synonymous with _Chitta_, or Mind-substance, which is the Universal Mind Principle. From this _Chitta_, Mind-substance, or Mind, all the material of the millions of personal minds is obtained. Mind-substance in Sanscrit is called "_Chitta_," and a wave in the _Chitta_ (which wave is the combination of Mind and Energy) is called "_Vritta_," which is akin to what we call a "thought." In other words it is "mind in action," whereas _Chitta_ is "mind in repose." _Vritta_, when literally translated means "a whirlpool or eddy in the mind," which is exactly what a thought really is. The second meaning of the word "Mind" is that which we mean when we speak of the "mind" of anyone, thereby meaning the mental faculties of that particular person--that which distinguishes his mental personality from that of another.Tthis "mind" in Man, functions on three planes, and have the respective manifestations
(1) the Instinctive Mind;
(2) the Intellect;
(3) the Spiritual Mind.
These three mental planes, taken together, make up the "mind" of the person, or to be more exact they, clustered around the "I" form the "soul" of the individual. The word "soul" is often used as synonymous with "spirit" but those who understand yogi philosophy will distinguish the difference. The "soul" is the Ego surrounded by its mental principles, while the Spirit is the "soul of the soul"--the "I," or Real Self.

The Science of mind Yoga to which yoga for yogi is devoted, teaches, as its basic principle, the Control of the Mind. It holds that the first step toward Power consists in obtaining a control of one's own mind. It holds that the internal world must be conquered before the outer world is attacked. It holds that the "I" manifests itself in Will, and that that Will may be used to manipulate, guide, govern and direct the mind of its owner, as well as the physical world. It aims to clear away all mental rubbish, and encumbrances--to conduct a "mental house-cleaning," as it were, and to secure a clear, clean, healthy mind. Then it proceeds to control that mind intelligently, and with effect, saving all waste-power, and by means of concentration bringing the Mind in full harmony with the Will, that it may be brought to a focus and its power greatly increased and its efficiency fully secured. Concentration and Will-power are the means by which the Yogis obtain such wonderful results, and by which they manage and direct their vigorous, healthy minds, and master the material world, acting positively upon Energy and Matter. This control extends to all planes of the Mind and the Yogis not only control the Instinctive Mind, holding in subjection its lower qualities and making use of its other parts, but they also develop and enlarge the field of their Intellect and obtain from it wonderful results. Even the Spiritual Mind is mastered, and aided in its unfoldment, and urged to pass down into the field of consciousness some of the wonderful secrets to be found within its area. Those who are highly advanced in the science are believed to have obtained such a wonderful degree of power and control over the forces of the universe, that they are as gods compared with the ordinary man.

Mind yoga teaches that not only may power of this kind be secured, but that a wonderful field of Knowledge is opened out through its practice. It holds that when the concentrated mind is focused upon thing or subject, the true nature and inner meaning, of, and concerning, that thing or subject will be brought to view. The concentrated mind passes through the object or subject just as the X-Ray passes through a block of wood, and the thing is seen by the "I" as it _is_--in truth--and not as it had appeared before, imperfectly and erroneously. Not only may the outside world be thus explored, but the mental ray may be turned inward, and the secret places of the mind explored. When it is remembered that the bit of mind that each man possesses, is like a drop of the ocean which contains within its tiny compass all the elements that make up the ocean, and that to know perfectly the drop is to know perfectly the ocean, then we begin to see what such a power really means.

Many individuals who have attained great results in the intellectual and scientific fields of endeavor, have developed these powers more or less unconsciously. Many great inventors are practical Yogis, although they do not realize the source of their power. Anyone who is familiar with the personal mental characteristics of Edison, will see that he follows some of the mind yoga methods, and that Concentration is one of his strongest weapons.

But we have given you enough of theory for one lesson, and must begin to give you directions whereby you may aid yourself in developing these latent powers and unfolding these dormant energies. You will notice that in this series we first tell you something about the theory, and then proceed to give you "something to do." This is the true Yogi method as followed and practiced by the best yogi. Too much theory is tiresome, and sings the mind to sleep, while too much exercise tires one, and does not give the inquiring part of his mind the necessary food. To combine both in suitable proportions is the better plan, and one that we aim to follow.I will give you some mental excercises in the next post.

Mind power how yoga can help?

Your life is your own. You have only yourself to thank for what You are, have been and will be. Take your present into your own hand. Consciously shape out of it your future. Mind Yoga Aka Raja Yoga is a very powerful tool used by the yogi’s to improve mind power.

We believe passionately in your Potential as a human being and yoga for yogi is dedicated to spread the word of mind yoga as it can help you to become a highly successful individual. Direct your forces along lines Of success and Endeavour that have the strongest attraction for you. Such attraction is the indication of need. It is the hand pointing out your Life-purpose. What your heart desires earnestly and clamors for incessantly is _attracted_ to you out of the _invisible supply, i.e._, the means, the environments, the right sort of persons, books and thought-forces are drawn to you and then you are expected to work out your desire. This is in perfect accord with the great _Law of Attraction.

Now we are not going to be talking a lot about law of attraction, but the information contained here in Yoga for yogi will make you have the right mindset to receive the benefit of Law of Attraction. Newton was asked how he made his discoveries. By intending my mind on them, he replied. This steady pressure, this becoming one with what we seek to understand, whether it be atom or soul, is the one means to know and transform your life. Now you should be thinking is this whole mind yoga stuff is for me? Is it still applicable in this information age? Let me invite your attention to this statement made by Peter Drucker, one of the greatest management thinkers of our time. “In a few hundred years time when the history of our time is written from a long term perspective, it is likely that the most important event those historians will see is not the technology, not the internet .It is an unprecedented change in human condition. It is the first time – literally- substantial and rapidly growing numbers of people have choices. For the first time they will have to manage themselves. And society is totally unprepared for it”.

Having control over your mind will help you to make the right choices and the choices you make dictate your destiny. Take a decision today to learn more about your mind and find out how this will inspire and transform your life forever. As the great yogi Patanjali mentioned in the yoga sutras, when you are inspired by some great purpose some extraordinary project, all your thought break their bounds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world.