How can you take control of your Mind?

The Gnani can help you control the mind
What did Lord Mahavir say? ‘He who has conquered his mind, has conquered the world and if the mind has not come under control; then one has come under the control of the mind’.
Arey! How can the mind be controlled by ‘doing’ anything? This mind has gone astray because of ‘doing’ things. ‘I have done jaaps (religious chanting), I have done penance.’ On the contrary it has become wayward even more. You are looking to ‘do’ something even after doing so much? And who is the ‘doer’ of the action? It is that which is mechanical. Are you mechanical? Yes, but at the moment the self is mechanical.
Once God (Pure Soul) comes under one’s control (once you have the Knowledge of your Real Self), then everyone’s mind will come under control. Once ‘God’ comes under your control, you can control anything.
Which is the method to control the mind? If you can gain some knowledge and understanding of ‘Who am I?’, ‘What is all this and what is it for?’- then you can have control over your mind. Or if you get rid of your opinions, then your mind will definitely remain under your control. Due to your past opinions, whatever reaction it has will arise, but if you stop forming new opinions, then you will have a lot of joy. Then your mind will begin to come under your control.
Analyze the thoughts that arise in your mind. Some thoughts are beneficial while others are not. Filter out the thoughts that are not beneficial. Walk only according to the thoughts that take you towards your goal. Eventually you will obtain the reins of the mind and thus be able to still the mind. This still mind will result in a Healthy minds. Otherwise you will drown in the ocean of thoughts that are not beneficial to you and the mind will control you.
Mind control is easily possible after Self Realization.

