Question: How can one control the mind? Often the mind wanders to unnecessary thoughts. What are the tips to achieve self-control?
Answer by Romapada Swami: Arjuna asks the same question of Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita (6.33-36) and Krishna’s answer is ‘practice and detachment’. By meticulously practicing the different processes of devotional service, the mind becomes purified, develops a higher taste and then automatically becomes controlled. Especially powerful is hearing about Krishna – His names, pastimes, qualities, etc., from pure devotees. By cultivating the habit of hearing about Krishna, detachment from unnecessary thoughts naturally follows. Therefore, we need to practice, whenever it wanders, to bring it back to Krishna. (Also refer BG 6.26)
