HOW TO GET RID OF BAD HABITS

Once, Mullah Nasiruddin firmly decided that he will give up alcoholic drink forever. He avowed with strong determination that he won’t even touch alcohol. His wife was much pleased. Next morning, when Mullah was to leave for his work, his wife reminded him of his promises. Mullah said proudly, “Oh, yes I remember it well. You need not worry on that account... absolutely!” The whole day mullah worked very hard with sincere application. In the evening he was returning back his house, as usual. En-route, he came across the liquor-shop… the same shop, from where he used to buy liquor every day. He was led there without being actually inclined to do so. But, he suddenly remembered his firm decision. And, with that ensued a battle between his mind and the power of discrimination. The power of discrimination cautioned, “Well, on the very first day you have accepted defeat! Is this all your will power?” From the other side, the mind began to tender its arguments, “What fun in making such determinations? Are you going to be awarded some medal by giving up alcohol? Life is for enjoyment... What will happen if you take a few pegs?  You aren’t going to harm anyone by doing so!” For quite some time, Mullah remained entangled in that dilemma. Sometime the discrimination power won and sometime the mind took control. In the end, finally the power of discrimination won! Mullah crossed the liquor shop, without actually visiting it. Ah! What a feeling of victory! He patted himself and exclaimed, “Excellent, Mullah the great, salutations to you! Full created to your power of discrimination and decision-making capacity! You walk crossed the liquor shop without consuming the liquor! Indeed, this victory deserves celebration! So, Why not celebration with a few pegs! Come on, let’s go…” Saying thus mullah took the U-turn and reached out of the liquor shop.

This story tells us that when a person is about to reach near his goal there are more chances for slipping. Hence we must be careful up to the end of our goal.

Often, it so happens with us too. Our decision also remains unfulfilled like the one by Mullah. Therefore, only making a decision isn’t enough. If you really wish to get a rid of negative and other vasanaas, the get connected to the real source of determination and dedication through Brahm Gyan. The root cause if negative lies within you, which can be annihilated with the sword of Bhram Gyan only. That’s why Lord Krishna has also revealed.