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December 15, 2025
Pragmatic Gita : Chapter 2: Controlling the Mind through Devotion [2.61 to 2.66]
Pragmatic Bhagavad Gita: Unlocking the Practical Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita with KrsnadaasaAbout this episode
From Struggle to Surrender: Controlling the Mind through Devotion Are you tired of fighting your own thoughts? Do you feel like "discipline" is just another word for "struggle"? In this episode, we explore a refreshing alternative from the Bhagavad Gita: controlling the mind through devotion . It turns out, the easiest way to empty the mind of junk is to fill it with something priceless. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Trap of Suppression: Why trying to "kill" your desires usually backfires. The Ladder of Fall: The 8-step psychological crash that starts with a single glance. The Power of "Jodna": How to shift your focus from leaving the world to connecting with the Divine. The King Who Conquered: The inspiring story of King Ambarish, who mastered his senses without leaving his palace. The 3-Step Method: A practical tool (Notice, Interrupt, Replace) to practice devotion in the middle of a busy workday. We contrast the tragedy of King Bharata (who lost his spiritual standing due to attachment to a deer) with the triumph of King Ambarish. Ambarish proved that controlling the mind through devotion is not about where you live, but about what you love. Stop fighting the darkness with a stick. Learn how to turn on the light of devotion and find the peace you’ve been looking for. Your servant, krsnadaasa https://pragmaticgita.com