Read some where, like to share.... What is to be done to protect peace and joy in one’s life? The epic Ramayana was sparked off by two little incidents involving two minor characters – the resentment of Kaikeyi’s maid Manthara & the lust of Ravana’s sister, Surpanakha. Be aware that a tiny spark of these two inimical qualities desire & anger (kama & krodha), is sufficient to destroy peace & joy in your life. Weed them out before they destroy you. Work hard to clear your mind from of all its likes & dislikes. If you succeed in restraining their flow towards the objective world, your senses will be rendered ineffective. Once you accomplish the extinction of the mind, these evil qualities cannot harm you & you will remain in joy & peace. Sensory activity is the warp as well as the woof of the mind. When that ceases, the mind vanishes – it starves & dies. When your mind is filled with good thoughts, such as truth, love, forbearance & compassion, your life will be filled with peace & serenity.