Message for the Day 10.2.2026 - Turning the Mind Within

[Jambunathan Iyer]

Short Story – Turning the Mind Within  

The direction of the mind which always runs after the senses has to be turned within. The mind has to be killed. This was a Lesson I learned as quoted by Swami Vivekanada and reading the same how this will result of turning the Mind within self I imagined a story and sharing now  

One day, I was casually admiring a grand and beautiful sight. Its charm drew me in, and I thought it was only meant to be enjoyed. But I failed to see the hidden danger behind that beauty.  

Another force, equally attracted by the same beauty, suddenly attacked it. What I thought was harmless and delightful was destroyed before my eyes. The very beauty that fascinated me turned into a source of danger.  

That moment taught me: outward attractions can deceive. What shines outside may hide harm within. The mind that constantly runs after the senses is easily trapped by such illusions.  

Moral  
“The direction of the mind which always runs after the senses has to be turned within. The mind has to be killed.”  

N Jambunathan , Chennai
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