The 5 Poisons That Arise in our Mind -- and their Antidotes

: By InnerSelf Staff

Written by Turīya and Narrated by Marie T. Russell.

Contemplate the 5 poisons and their antidotes on a regular basis. When one of the poisons arises in your mind, apply the antidote and witness the shift in your mindstate.

For Pride, use Humility and selflessness
For Sloth, use Discipline and ask: “What do I most want?”
For Anger, use Gentleness and compassion
For Hate, use Love
For Desire, use Purity

When you discover you are feeling miserable, examine what state has enraptured you so you will know which mindstate is holding you in bondage. Just as in the world of pharmacology there is a correct medicine for an illness, there is a specific antidote for a poisonous mindstate.

If you were to use the wrong medicine, either it won’t work or it can have bad side effects. So it’s important to take the time to diagnose which mindstate is holding you captive, to know what is causing the suffering.
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