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“Wherever his faltering mind, unsteadily wanders, he should restrain it and bring it under self-control Krishna, the mind is faltering, violent, strong, and stubborn; I find it as difficult to hold as the wind.” quote by Vikram Seth
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““Wherever his faltering mind, unsteadily wanders, he should restrain it and bring it under self-control Krishna, the mind is faltering, violent, strong, and stubborn; I find it as difficult to hold as the wind.””

Vikram Seth

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The mind is restless and hard to master; self‑discipline is needed to calm it.

In simple terms: Control a wandering mind with discipline.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness daily.

Themes

self‑control mindfulness discipline

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • meditation
  • stress management
  • creative work

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you gently guide a restless mind?
  • What practices help calm mental turbulence?
A Different Perspective

Mind can be too volatile for simple control alone.

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