A lot of people struggle with impure thoughts. They don’t want to keep them in their mind yet such thoughts reappear distracting them from their path. Can anyone develop immunity against such thoughts? Yes, it is possible, but how? It’s All in the Mind The human mind is made up of billions of cells, which accept different types of information from outside; store them and develop a pattern of life. Man should definitely pay attention to what kind of routine and habits he follows every day because they become a part of their thought process. This is also the essence of what Lord Shri Krishna has talked about in the Gita about Satoguna, Rajoguna and Tamoguna. God wants every seeker to develop a Satvik lifestyle, in which there is no place for any kind of impurity. If you develop the ability to keep the pattern of your life right, choosing the right path- effortlessly leading to a happy & contented life- you will certainly be able to keep impure thoughts at bay like infectious diseases. The Nature of Impure Thoughts Impure thoughts are mostly ‘awful ideas’ that get power from unrestrained behaviour, unwise habits, jealousy, anger, and lethargy. A lot of people struggle with such attributes at one time or another. Sometimes, even they don’t know where such thoughts come from, but it affects them. They may feel; that’s not what I want to think or that’s not the type of human I am! Yet, these thoughts do creep up and become a heavy burden on the mind. The impure thoughts arise and affect the lifestyle. Sometimes, such thoughts stay with them for many years. And many times, such impure thoughts can be temptations from bad energies intended to cause harm eventually. Mostly, when people are in stress they tend to indulge in negative thinking. Anyone can put a brake on such thoughts. What Can Be Done to Control Thoughts? First of all, know that your impure thoughts are not reality. They are also not what you seek because the core attribute of your soul is ‘purity’. When impure thoughts arise, confront them bravely and dismiss them right away. Try not to hold onto them for too long. When impure thoughts come your way, remember the words of God in the Gita: “Be fearless and fight.” Dr Archika Didi
