The body is compared to chariot, the 5 senses are compared to 5 horses, the mind is compared to the rope, the driver is the intelligence and the passenger is the soul.

So if we want to control the senses, we have to control the mind. Arjuna says mind is more difficult to control than the raging wind.

So we by our own effort cannot control the raging mind, it is only by the mercy of Krishna that we can control it.

So when we please K, He gives us mercy..

How to please Krishna? By pleasing His and serving His pure devotees. How to please devotees? by doing devotional service and following the instructions of guru and Krishna. The main instructions are Associating with devotees, Reading Srila Prabhupada books, Chanting Holy names, and honouring Krishna Prasadam.

ABCD -- Association, books, chanting, diet.

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Sharanagat December 25, 2011 at 7:44pm

Absolutely Prabhu jee. It came in slowly for me. I am still not 100% there, but trying at least not to hurt and be soft in action and communication.

Prabhu jee - also listen to Bhajan and Kirtan. It helps. You can find nice Bhajans on youtube and it will help you better. Submerge inside 24X7, leave no room.

Sharanagat December 25, 2011 at 7:24pm

Hare Krsna Prabhu! Mata Maral is wise and always gives kind advice.

If you are serious then I will share my approach so far(two months):

1. Read a lot about all scriptures till you are firm in belief what you are doing is what your heart accepts. Read books by Srila Prabhupada and listen to his lectures.

2. Chanting - I am no expert. Mata jee has pointed out well. I chant in static feel as much as I can. Just for praise and ask for karma clearing.

3. Devotee association - very must. You will not understand it until you meet them and see how far ahead they are. They will share their experience. I have been fortunate to see few wise ones.

4. Food - You MUST.

You will feel difference inside you. When calmness comes in, you will think of you actions. I am at the surface still, long way to go before bliss. But when you will think of your actions, you will not repeat mistakes. It will take a while though, you will do some more before stopping. But once it sets in, you will be a different person, altogether. This will help you control your senses.

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Mohini Madhavi December 25, 2011 at 6:14pm

Hare Krishna Raghav Andotra Prabhu, please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Actually in Krishna Consciousness we are NOT FASTING BUT FEASTING :-D

If one wants to eat nicely then one should eat Krishna Prasadam as much as one wants :-D

It is called Bhakti Yoga!

If one wants to dance and sing one should attend Sunday Programs and Festivals and dance, jump, and be very happy!!!

In this way You were fortunate to join Krishna Consciousness. Call Your friends also and make them also happy.

Do s:

to chant and chant at least 4 rounds per day. Then You can increase rounds slowly slowly.

to associate with serious Devotees.

Don't s:

not to chant.

Your servant,

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