The Power of Thoughts – The Yogi and the Disciple

Story: The Power of Thoughts – The Yogi and the Disciple

By Remez Sasson

Most people believe that achieving their goals requires only physical effort and struggle.

This practical parable reveals the unseen mechanics of reality, demonstrating how a disciplined mind can empty itself of chaotic doubts to project a single, highly concentrated thought that directly influences the physical environment.

One day, a yogi and his disciple arrived in the big city. They had no money with them, but they needed food and a place to stay. The disciple was sure they would beg for their food and then sleep in the park at night.

“There is a big park not far from here. We can sleep there in the night,” said the disciple.

“In the open air?” Asked the yogi.

“Yes,” responded the disciple.

The yogi smiled and said: “No, tonight we are going to sleep in a hotel and eat there too.”

The disciple was amazed and exclaimed, “We cannot afford that!”

“Come and sit down beside me,” said the yogi.

They both sat down on the ground, and the yogi said:
“When you focus your mind intently on any subject, it is possible to make it come true.”

The yogi closed his eyes and started to meditate with total concentration. After about ten minutes, he got up and started to walk, with his disciple following him. They walked through several streets and alleys until they arrived at a hotel.

“Come, let’s enter inside.” The yogi said to his disciple.

They had just set foot at the entrance when a well-dressed man approached them and said:
“I am the manager of this hotel. You look like traveling swamis, and I believe you have no money. Would you like to work in the kitchen, and in return, I’ll give you food and a place to stay?”

“Yes, thank you.” The yogi responded.

The disciple was perplexed and asked the yogi: “Did you use any kind of magic? How did you do that?”

The yogi smiled and said:
“I wanted to show you how the power of thoughts works. When you think with full and strong concentration about something that you want to happen, have full belief that it is going to happen, and do not listen to the doubts of your mind, your thought materializes.

“The secret is concentration, visualization with full details, complete faith in the power of your thoughts, and projecting mental and emotional energy into the mental scene that you have created in your mind. These are the general prerequisites.

“When your mind is empty from thoughts, and only one single thought is allowed to enter, this one thought gains great power.

“You should be very careful with what you think. A concentrated thought is powerful and can exert a powerful influence on the environment.”

The disciple looked at his teacher and said: “My focus is not strong enough. It seems I have to sharpen my concentration ability to use this power as you did.”

“Yes, this is the first step,” the yogi replied, and the next step is to learn to visualize with your imagination. Then, you will be able to use the power of thoughts effectively. If you train your concentration and visualization, you can effectively use the power of your thoughts.”

This short story emphasizes the importance of focus and visualization, which set the law of attraction into action.

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Key Takeaways on the Law of Attraction and Mind Power

The yogi’s ability to effortlessly manifest shelter and food reveals three fundamental laws of true mental focus:

The Power of a Clear Mental Stage: The yogi explains that when your mind is completely empty of unrelated thoughts, the single thought you choose to let in gains immense power. Mental clutter dilutes your intent; a quiet mind magnifies it.

Total Immersion vs. Wishful Thinking: True visualization is not daydreaming. The yogi highlights the absolute necessity of focusing with deep concentration, visualizing with explicit details, and projecting emotional energy directly into the mental scene.

Neutralizing the Voice of Doubt: The disciple represents the ordinary mind, which immediately focuses on lack (“We cannot afford that!”). To materialize a goal, you must completely ignore internal doubts and maintain unshakeable faith in your vision.

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