Newly minted monks can go to the goro, the president of the order, and if they have any questions, they can ask. The power of a mantra comes from repetition,. But a mahawake, like ahum bramas me, i am brahman, tat tomasi, that thou art, that comes from the enlightenment... He's apsycholoy in the stern school of business: he is recognized as one of 25 most influential psychologists to day in the world.
The mind is very restless, turbulent, strong and obstinate, O Krishna. It appears to me that it is more difficult to control than the wind" - Bhagavad Gita (6.34)
"Lord Krishna said: O mighty-armed son of Kunti, what you say is correct; the mind is indeed very difficult to restrain. But by practice and detachment, it can be controlled" - Bhagavad Gita (6.35)
Inspired by these verses, Swami Sarvapriyananda provides invaluable guidance on improving our meditation.