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Even a stupid man can become wise by the continuous practice

A spiritual talk on the power of consistent practice and positive thinking.

"Through constant, loving practice, even a dull-minded person can become wise and knowledgeable."

"Her mahā mantra is: 'Use it or lose it.' She tells everybody, 'Use it or lose it. There is yoga, do it.'"

The speaker opens with a Sanskrit verse and uses the analogy of a rope cutting a groove in stone to illustrate how persistent practice leads to mastery and wisdom. He contrasts this with the negative effects of indulging in blame, and shares an anecdote about a vibrant 103-year-old yogini whose motto is "use it or lose it." The talk concludes with a blessing and an emphasis on guarding one's internal state through mindful thinking.

Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Summer seminar

Karat karat abhyāsh pyāre, jaḍmatī hot sujān, Rassī kī āvat jāvat, śil par paḍat nishān. Through constant, loving practice, even a dull-minded person can become wise and knowledgeable. Just as a rope, moving back and forth repeatedly, eventually cuts a groove into solid stone. We see this with a well rope, but you can also witness it on the Adriatic coast near the docks. Where the ropes pull the ships, coming and going, they cut a mark into the stone. So, practice, practice, practice. Conversely, if you constantly indulge in blame and unhappiness, you will also move in the wrong direction. The choice is in our hands. There is a lady, 103 years old, living in an old home in New York. She is active, practices yoga, and talks to everyone. When people come and ask, "Wow, you are 103 years old?" she replies, "Because I practiced and practice yoga." She says her master used to tell her, "You have yoga, you have it." Her mahā mantra is: "Use it or lose it." She tells everybody, "Use it or lose it. There is yoga, do it." So, what will stay with us? Therefore, do not create an unpleasant atmosphere within yourself through your own thinking. Through your thinking. I wish you a very good evening. Blessings of Mahāprabhujī, Holy Gurujī, Devpurījī, Alakhpurījī. I am very happy to see you, and we will be together for some days. Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Summer seminar

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