Who Controls Your Mind

A new series where we explore the all-important subject of:

1. who is actually in control of and is directing my life; and
2. why that is important.

We will be taking an in-depth look at how the science of mind-control was developed by the advertising industry and further developed and exponentially enhanced by Big Tech to take control of your mind and desires, so as to exploit you financially.

Within the context of the yoga system – when I am simply following the desires or emotions within the mind,  it means one has become a “victim” of their own mind.

A real yogi is one who utilizes their mind as an instrument or tool to achieve a higher end. In the series, we will explore this point in some detail.

One must deliver themself with the help of one’s mind, and not degrade themself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well.  Bhagavad-gita 6.5

For one who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy. Bhagavad-gita 6.6

This uncontrolled mind is the greatest enemy of the living entity. If one neglects it or gives it a chance, it will grow more and more powerful and will become victorious. Although it is not factual, it is very strong. It covers the constitutional position of the self/atma.  – Bhāgavata Purāṇa 5.11.17