Mind Control

Mind control is generally associated with the process of brainwashing an individual and taking over the control of all of his/her mental faculties. Though hypnosis is considered a technique that can achieve this result, it has been proven that such a phenomenon is not really plausible. Since time immemorial, people have been fascinated with mind control and have undertaken various experiments to learn how to control mind. Governments, religious bodies and advertisers are looking for ways in which people can be either made to obey their suggestions or they should at least become susceptible enough to be persuaded.

Effects of Mind Control Techniques
The possibility of a technique, whether in existence or under development, that can permit any person to gain complete control over the mind of another individual raises many ethical issues. The definitions of religion, politics, society, and above all individuality will be entirely different. The whole concept of ‘free will’ will be become a mockery as people having access to this technique will manipulate the consumers, the voters, and general consensus to facilitate their own end.

However, there is another aspect of mind control which is usually termed as mind mastery.

Mind Mastery
Mind mastery deals with training one’s own mind in such a way all duality ceases and it attains the ultimate. Mind mastery classes are held to impart the correct knowledge of the techniques to the practitioners, especially the beginners. These classes are also the preference of practitioners who like to participate in group sessions to experience heightened benefits through collective consciousness. Collective consciousness refers to process where it is believed that when a collection of minds function in unity towards a common purpose entire group enhances the chances of reaching the ultimate understanding.

Mind mastery classes are an ideal gateway for beginners to enter the world of mind power as it helps them avoid common errors and inculcate the right understanding. Techniques such as various meditations require a certain basic understanding regarding the areas of focus and practicing watchful awareness. Meditation classes used for these purposes are usually presided over by a teacher or master who have profound understanding of the methods of meditation. The master has the expertise and the heightened level of awareness to choose, combine and modify certain meditation according to the requirement of the disciples. For instance, traditionally, Vipassana meditation is usually performed in total silence and solitude. However, this technique can be coupled with walking meditation to suit the people who find it easier to observe the macro or the dense than the micro or the subtle.

Mind control or mind mastery practitioners face the risk of inaccurately interpreting the method of practice due to their inexperience, in case they begin practicing them without proper guidance. Therefore, a lot of emphasis is laid on act of practicing under a master as books and other mediums can impart one-way knowledge and cannot offer personal guidance. A master who is around to monitor the understanding and way of practice puts the disciples on the correct path and modifies their mistakes.

Mind control or mind mastery is beneficial only if it is practiced to attain the Self and not to manipulate others, thereby hijacking their right to their individuality and free will.