Able Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“If you intend to study the mind, you must have systematic training; you must practice to bring the mind under your control, to attain to that consciousness from which you will be able to study the mind and remain unmoved by any of its wild gyrations. Otherwise the facts observed will not be reliable; they will not apply to all people and therefore will not be truly facts or data at all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda, 1896
To study the mind reliably, one must first train and control it, achieving a steady consciousness that observes without bias.
In simple terms: Control the mind before studying it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate disciplined mental practice.
Themes
self‑discipline
mindfulness
philosophy
Mood
calm
focused
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- psychological research
- personal introspection
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
consciousness
observation
mental training
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance mental control with openness?
- What practices help maintain unbiased observation?
A Different Perspective
Mind control is difficult and may suppress natural creativity.
