From Mind to Genuine Ascetic

Mind
The mind is that fierce, unruly and dreadful horse which runs hither and thither in all directions. I control it by the discipline of Dharma so that it becomes a well-trained steed.

Unstill Mind
Just as a monkey cannot sit still even for a single moment, so also the mind cannot remain free from evil thought even for a single moment.

Reflection of Soul
When the mind become stable like the water of a clear pond, then the reflection of the soul can be seen in it.

Mental State
Whenever a soul experiences this or that mental state at that very time it gets bound by a corresponding auspicious or inauspicious karma respectively.

Blemishless Mind
Let not tour mind be vitiated by evil thoughts.

Control of Mind
The frenzied elephant is controlled and help captive by the chains, so also the unstable mind is controlled and held captive by the chains of knowledge.

Genuine Ascetic
He who can objectively evaluate his inner self is a genuine ascetic (Nirgrantha)