Come up Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Just as I sit down to meditate, all the vilest subjects in the world come up. The whole thing is nauseating. Why should the mind think thoughts I do not want it to think? I am as it were a slave to the mind.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Meditation, Swami Vivekananda, early 1900s
The mind often generates unwanted thoughts, making meditation feel like a struggle against a mental slave.
In simple terms: Mind resists unwanted thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑attachment to thoughts.
Themes
mindfulness
control
spiritual practice
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stressful work
- creative brainstorming
- emotional regulation
Key Concepts
psychology
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you observe thoughts without judgment?
- What practices help you release mental resistance?
A Different Perspective
Complete control of thoughts is unrealistic; acceptance is key.
