One should apply the mind to the concept. If he applies the concept to the mind, the concept will remain unchanged and the mind will rot. But if he applies the mind to the concept, amazing and fruitful results will be obtained. There lies the power of the mind. Here, the mind is the tool, not the object. (However, if you are practising raja-yoga, the mind becomes the tool and the object. That is not relevant here.)
Let's take an example. If you have an immersible water heater and a bucket of water, you would be ill-advised to pour the water over the heater, wouldn't you? The water will not only remain unheated, but the heater will be damaged (Your circuit-breaker might trip, too!). If you want to use the heater properly, put it carefully in the water and you will get what you want or need.
Let's take an example. If you have an immersible water heater and a bucket of water, you would be ill-advised to pour the water over the heater, wouldn't you? The water will not only remain unheated, but the heater will be damaged (Your circuit-breaker might trip, too!). If you want to use the heater properly, put it carefully in the water and you will get what you want or need.
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