Thakur Anukulchandra teaches that mind control is not suppression, but harmonization—bringing thoughts, desires, and actions into alignment with a constructive, life-centered ideal.
Below are the key principles he emphasized:
1. Hold on to the “Ideal” (Isthadev)
Thakur repeatedly said:
“Attach yourself to the Ideal; your mind will follow.”
- The mind becomes scattered when it lacks a central point.
- By loving, serving, and remembering the Ideal, thoughts become organized and purposeful.
- The Ideal acts like a magnet that pulls the mind away from chaos toward clarity.
Core teaching:
Focus creates control. When the Ideal is the focus, the mind behaves.
2. Keep Yourself Engaged in Purposeful Action
Thakur said:
“Idleness invites unwholesome thoughts.”
- He strongly recommended constructive activity.
- Mind control comes naturally when the body and intellect are engaged in meaningful work.
- Service, duty, and responsibility protect the mind from drifting.
Core teaching:
A mind busy with good work stays healthy.
3. Practice Regular Satsang & Repetition of the Holy Name
According to Thakur:
- Satsang purifies thoughts by providing inspiration through association.
- Repetition of the Divine Name brings rhythm and calm into the mind.
- These practices weaken impulsive tendencies.
Core teaching:
Good company and sacred remembrance refine the mind.
4. Cultivate Love, Not Fear
Thakur emphasized:
- Mind control grows where love grows.
- Love for Ideal, service, family, and life reduces mental disturbances.
- Fear, guilt, and suppression cause mental struggle.
Core teaching:
Love stabilizes the mind; fear agitates it.
5. Develop Discipline in Daily Living
Thakur encouraged:
- Orderliness in habits
- Moderation in food, sleep, and behavior
- Balanced emotional life
Daily discipline prevents the mind from becoming restless or uncontrolled.
Core teaching:
A disciplined life leads to a disciplined mind.
6. Avoid Harmful Associations
Thakur often warned:
- People with negative tendencies disturb the mind.
- Company influences thinking more than one realizes.
Core teaching:
Your mind becomes like the people you stay with.
7. Self-Observation & Introspection
Thakur encouraged:
- Watching one’s own thoughts
- Acknowledge weaknesses without self-hate
- Gradually redirect the mind toward constructive channels
Core teaching:
Be aware, then repair.
8. Serve Others
For Thakur:
- Service was the quickest way to purify and stabilize the mind.
- Ego melts through service.
- Compassion opens the heart and reduces mental agitation.
Core teaching:
Service stabilizes the mind by aligning it with goodness.
Thakur’s Simple Formula for Mind Control
You can summarize his guidance in three practical lines:
- Hold onto the Living Ideal.
- Stay engaged in meaningful work.
- Keep your environment (inner & outer) pure.
With these, he said,
“The mind becomes your friend.”