We
are unable to maintain our true identity in society. Actually we are dominated by the
doctrines and disciplines introduced by society to civilize us. We have to mould ourselves
accordingly - consciously or unconsciously. Consequently an antagonism develops in our
inner and outer personality. This creates in us mental distraction because we have to
suppress our innate emotions. These emotions generate upheaval in our inner selves in
order to manifest themselves. This explains our fragmented and divided composition, and
our inner conflicts. We pose ourselves to be contented to uphold social conventions. But
internally we remain agitated. This tension may possibly erupt someday beyond limits. We
are advised to stifle our mental distraction lest every action of ours should reflect our
inner commotion. This diffuses poison inside us gradually. The restraint exercised by us
makes us all the more restless.
The
popular ways and means of curbing our mental distractions provide us some relief
temporarily. For instance repetition of some mantra generates a sort of stupor, which we
deem as a relief to put up with inner tension. But such tension persists inside. Hence
permanent riddance from mental distraction necessitates that we own our identity and
liberate our pent up emotions. We must not deprecate ourselves.
This process creates distraction. We should reconcile our internal dissonance, and give
vent to our mental distractions. This is the only technique of overcoming distractions.
Thus we should pump out our internal pollution. This operation of pumping out, if
performed discreetly would yield satisfactory results. We would then imbibe a blissful
state of mental repose and serenity.