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"Concentration is holding the mind to one form or object steadily for a long time."
A man's duty consista in the control of the senses and concentration of mind. So long as the thoughts of one are not thoroughly destroyed through persistent practice, he should ever be concentrating his mind on one truth at a time.
Concentration of mind on God after purification can give you real happiness and knowledge. You are born for this purpose only.
"How to concentrate"
Practice concentration of mind. In trying to concentrate your mind or even project a thought, you will find that you require naturally to form images in your mind. You cannot help it. Fix the mind on one object, on one idea withdraw the mind again and again, when it runs away from the lakshya and fix it there. Do not allow the mind to create hundreds of thought forms. Live alone, Avoid company, Do not mix. This is important. Do not allow the mind to dissipate its energy in vain on vain thoughts, vain worry, vain imagination and vain fear and forebodings.
ATTENTION
Attention plays a very great part in concentration. It is the basis of will, when it is properly guided and directed towards the internal world for purposes of introspection.
It is through the power of attention that mind carries out all its activities. Attention is the basis of will force. Therefore cultivate the power of attention.
- Basantani Kavia
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