How To Master Your Mind! | Patanjali Yoga Sutras With Gurudev

What does it really mean to have control over your mind? In this profound talk, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar explains the essence of Yoga as described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras — not as an imposition, but as a discipline you embrace to return from the "scenery" to the "seer." Gurudev breaks down the five vrittis (modulations) of the mind that keep us lost in external experiences: Pramana — Right knowledge through direct experience, inference, or scriptural wisdom Viparyaya — Wrong understanding, when we project our insecurities onto others Vikalpa — Fantasy and imagination, from pleasant daydreams to baseless fears Nidra — Sleep, when the mind rests in the absence of content Smriti — Memory, the experiences we cannot let go These vrittis aren't inherently bad — they can be painful (klishta) or non-painful (aklishta). The key isn't to eliminate them, but to have mastery over them so you can return to your true nature as the seer. About #Gurudev - World-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free and peaceful world. Gurudev founded The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that is engaged in stress-management and service initiatives across the world. Learn Sudarshan Kriya the world's most powerful breathing technique: https://aoliv.in/learnsudarshankriya Do Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe to the channel! Subscribe to Gurudev's Channel: https://youtube.com/srisri 🎧Listen to Gurudev on Spotify: Talks - https://open.spotify.com/show/75Wx1ZyzhReLUFI6lgQGTS Meditations - https://open.spotify.com/show/6INVWvhJjH9t88iURiN2xf Follow Gurudev on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gurudev Like Gurudev on Facebook: https://facebook.com/gurudev Follow Gurudev on Twitter: https://twitter.com/srisri Follow Gurudev on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/srisriravishankar Visit Gurudev's website: https://www.srisri.org Visit the Art Of Living website: https://www.artofliving.org