For the mind to truly turn towards the higher realms of knowledge, it must first learn to step back and disengage from its imprisonment to a life driven by senses, impulse and desires. It must learn to be a witness and not leap at appearances. This is the first necessary training.
The next one must learn to moderate the desires. One brings the desire mind under the control of the will and practices moderation and balance.
A very good practice is to Remember and Offer all one does to the Divine Mother. This weakens the knots of desires and makes it easier to overcome and eventually free ourselves from them.
Along with this practice turning the mind inwards and upwards by training it to an inner concentration, in the heart or the head, on the Divine Presence there. One can take the help of an image and a mantra for this.
Try it sincerely and see the results.
Affectionately,
Alok da
