The mind is always accompanied by six enemies-namely, käma, krodha,mada, moha, mätsarya and bhaya-that is, lust, anger, intoxication,illusion, envy and fear. Although the mind may be merged in spiritualconsciousness, one should always be very careful in dealing with it,just as one is careful in dealing with a snake. One should never thinkthat his mind is trained and that he can do whatever he likes. Oneinterested in spiritual life should always engage his mind in theservice of the Lord so that the enemies of the mind, who alwaysaccompany the mind, will be subdued. If the mind is not engaged inKrishna consciousness at every moment, there is a chance that it willgive way to its enemies. In this way we become victims of the mind.Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra engages the mind at the lotus feetof Kṛṣṇa constantly; thus the mind's enemies do not have a chanceto strike. We should be very careful in dealing with the mind, whichshould not be indulged in any circumstance. Once we indulge the mind,it can create havoc in this life, even though we may be spirituallyadvanced.(Srila Prabhupada Purport - Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 11.10)
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