Modern psychological theories investigate causes in order to influence effects. They grope in darkness to find the cause of darkness in order to remove it. In contradistinction, here is the idea of bringing light to remove darkness. This is ‘the principle of the second element’. If you wish to produce an effect on the first element, ignore that element, do not seek its cause; influence it directly by introducing a second element. Remove the darkness by introducing light. Take the mind to field of happiness in order to relieve it of suffering.
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- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita pg. 126