Evil qualities like desire,
anger and hatred may arise in you
at times but they should not be allowed
to take root in the mind.
When someone comes
to your doorstep with his baggage,
if you receive him and
start exchanging pleasantries,
he will immediately enter
and settle down in your house.
On the other hand,
if you ignore him completely,
he will seek lodging elsewhere.
Likewise,
when evil thoughts arise,
just ignore them.
On the other hand,
if you entertain them,
they will rule over you.
When you come across
something evil, do not look at it,
talk about it or listen to it; just ignore it.
You should permit entry
into your mind only that which is sacred.
Do not allow evil to enter. Only then can you attain peace.
divinely sent
