The Infinite Power of the Mind

 

The Infinite Power of the Mind

We often fail to recognize the infinite power of our mind because we don’t focus on it enough or tend to overlook it. However, understanding this power is essential. The question is—what form does this power take? To comprehend it, we must acknowledge that this energy is omnipresent in nature. It exists within us, yet until we truly realize its essence, we remain unaware of it.

A common question arises: How do we recognize this power?
The reason we struggle is that we do not reach the core of this energy. To perceive it, one must merge with it, grasp its true meaning. Ramakrishna Paramahansa was able to become one with this essence, while Swami Vivekananda took time to fully grasp it. This alignment is the key to understanding its true nature. When Ramakrishna told Vivekananda, “Mother speaks to me, why doesn’t she speak to you?”—the reason was clear. Vivekananda had yet to merge with that supreme power. Over time, Ramakrishna guided him towards this realization. Just as one cannot know the taste of seawater without experiencing it, one cannot understand this essence without uniting with it.

In chemistry, molecular bonding occurs when free electrons in the outer orbit merge with compatible electrons. Similarly, our minds contain various thoughts—some good, some bad. The form in which the mind’s energy manifests depends on which thoughts it aligns with.

Consider a karate practitioner preparing to break a solid slab. He doesn’t strike it immediately—he prepares his mind first, rehearses his movements with intense determination, and builds immense inner strength. When he finally directs his concentrated mental and physical energy into the slab, it splits into two. This is the sheer force of the mind.

Bruce Lee’s famous two-inch punch is another example. His technique involved immense mental focus—hypnotic intensity in his gaze, unwavering self-confidence—and a powerful physical blow that could send his opponent flying. These displays of power stem from the human mind’s extraordinary capability.

Now, let’s explore the mind’s power in a subtler, more flexible form—where it manifests through sattvic qualities. Saints and enlightened beings experience this force in their spiritual journey. While ordinary people may not perceive certain things, these masters can see beyond the physical world. Their consciousness interacts with subtle energies, and their minds remain constantly attuned to higher realms, even as they walk among us.

Take Ramakrishna Paramahansa, for instance. He exemplified unity with the divine essence. His daily life was entirely driven by that supreme will—whatever happened was as per the divine’s intent. He had merged his mind with the supreme consciousness so completely that he lived in constant communion with it.

In spiritual practice, Kundalini energy is the starting point of this journey. To progress, one must dissolve their external identity into a state of emptiness, then rise through each chakra until reaching the crown. At this point, one merges into Bhava Samadhi, a state of deep spiritual ecstasy. Ramakrishna remained in this state, absorbed in divine consciousness, conducting all his affairs through the power of that energy.

Bhava Samadhi is the merging of the outer mind into the inner spiritual essence. While ordinary individuals may struggle to attain this level, even momentary immersion into such a state can grant profound mental peace. However, most people remain entangled in mundane thoughts, failing to detach their minds from routine worries. This is why meditation and contemplation are crucial for inner tranquility.

We all know that a child’s mind is innocent and pure. Can we cultivate such purity in our own minds? Even for a short duration each day, embracing the essence of a child’s heart can bring immense contentment. This innocence of mind temporarily frees us from stress, fostering a fearless state—just as a young child plays with a snake without fear.

Why doesn’t the snake harm the child? Because the child’s innocent energy resonates with the snake’s subconscious, signaling that there is no threat. Conversely, adults radiate fearful waves, triggering the snake’s defensive instincts, causing it to raise its hood in alarm. This illustrates the immense power of a pure mind—a force capable of harmonizing with nature at its most fundamental level.

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