In today’s fast-paced world filled with distractions, stress, and uncertainty, cultivating a peaceful, positive mind can feel nearly impossible. Many of us try to “think positive,” only to be pulled back into fear, doubt, or frustration by deep-seated mental patterns. But what if the root of negativity isn’t just in your thoughts—but in the subconscious conditioning that shapes them?
According to the sacred wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Swami Mukundananda, true positivity isn’t a surface-level affirmation or motivational quote - it begins with purification of the mind through divine connection. Shree Krishna’s guidance, echoed by great saints and yogic masters, reveals a powerful path to retrain the subconscious mind, allowing lasting joy, strength, and clarity to take root.
In this blog, we’ll explore this path in depth - combining timeless spiritual wisdom with practical tools like self-talk, visualization, and devotion - to help you unlock the incredible power of your subconscious mind and live with deeper peace and purpose.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind
Modern science has shown that 95% of our daily thoughts, actions, and decisions are governed not by our conscious awareness - but by the subconscious mind. It’s like the software running in the background of your life, shaping how you feel, how you behave, and how you interpret the world.
Spiritual wisdom aligns with this insight. Swami Mukundananda shares that our self-talk, the inner dialogue we repeat to ourselves, directly programs the subconscious. Whether we say “I’m not good enough” or “I am divine and full of light,” the subconscious listens - and responds.
So if you’ve ever struggled to maintain positivity, it may not be your fault. Like a well polluted at the source, trying to “fix” negative thoughts without addressing the root - your subconscious - won’t yield lasting change.
The Parable of the Polluted Well
Swami Mukundananda tells the story of a small Indian village with only one well. One day, a dog falls into the well and dies, contaminating the water. The villagers desperately draw thousands of buckets to flush out the impurity—but the water remains foul. Only later do they realize their mistake: they never removed the dead dog.
This story mirrors our inner world. The “well” is our mind. The “dog” is the ignorance, ego, and attachments buried deep within. No matter how much positive thinking we try, the contamination remains unless we remove the real cause of suffering—impurity of the subconscious.
To clean the well, we must remove the root impurity. And the scriptures offer a clear solution: devotion to God.
The Three Modes of Nature and the Role of Devotion
In the Bhagavad Gita, Shree Krishna explains the three gunas—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance). These three energies govern our mind and behavior. For example:
- Sattva brings clarity, peace, and truth.
- Rajas generates desire, restlessness, and ambition.
- Tamas leads to laziness, darkness, and confusion.
Our mind, composed of material energy, naturally fluctuates between these states. This is why even the most well-meaning affirmations or mindset tricks don’t always stick. The mind is unstable unless anchored in something beyond material nature.
Shree Krishna declares: “I am beyond the three gunas. Attach your mind to Me, and you too shall rise above them.” This divine attachment, or bhakti (loving devotion), becomes the golden key to uplifting the subconscious and entering true positivity.
The Power of Self-Talk in Devotion
Self-talk is a familiar concept in psychology and personal development, but Shree Krishna's teachings take it to a sacred level.
Swami Mukundananda explains that self-talk - when done in a devotional way - can purify the mind completely. Instead of merely saying, “I am strong,” you begin saying, “Radhe Shyam,” or “Sita Ram” with every breath. The repetition of divine names, internally synced with your breath, creates a rhythm that calms the conscious mind and saturates the subconscious with divine vibration.
This isn’t about religion—it’s about remembrance. You can use any name of God that resonates with you: Krishna, Shiva, Jesus, Allah, the Divine Mother. What matters is consistency, love, and sincerity.
Swamiji shares a technique taught by Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj:
- As you inhale, mentally chant Radhe
- As you exhale, mentally chant Shyam
No japa mala (rosary) required. Your breath becomes your mala, and God’s name becomes your self-talk.
With time, your inner voice stops echoing fear, anger, or limitation. It starts whispering love, strength, and divine presence.
The Power of Visualization (Roop Dhyan)
If words shape the subconscious, then images mold it even more deeply.
Visualization has been used for centuries to train the mind—by athletes, performers, spiritual seekers, and saints. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Swami Mukundananda explains that when it comes to devotional transformation, Roop Dhyan—visual meditation—is an incredibly powerful tool.
Just as advertisers once used subliminal images to make people crave Coca-Cola without even realizing it, we can consciously imprint our subconscious with images of the divine.
Close your eyes and visualize the loving face of Krishna, the gentle smile of Ram, or the radiant form of the Divine Mother. See yourself walking beside them. Feel their presence, their love, their guidance.
This visualization—done daily and with feeling—begins to rewire the deepest layers of your being. You’re no longer just “thinking positive”—you’re becoming positive, from the inside out.
The Science Behind These Practices
While these practices come from ancient wisdom, they are validated by modern science:
- Neuroplasticity shows that the brain can change and rewire itself based on repeated thoughts and experiences.
- Breath-linked mantra repetition calms the nervous system and reduces stress, according to various studies in mindfulness and meditation.
- Visualization activates the same neural pathways as real-life experience, allowing you to “live” your desired state before it happens.
By combining self-talk, breath awareness, and visualization—all infused with divine remembrance—you’re not just managing stress. You’re reprogramming your subconscious mind to be a source of light, peace, and joy.
How to Begin: A Simple Daily Practice
Start with just 5–10 minutes a day, and gradually extend:
1. Self-Talk with the Breath
- Find a quiet space.
- Close your eyes.
- Inhale slowly and mentally say “Radhe.”
- Exhale slowly and mentally say “Shyam.”
- Continue this cycle with each breath.
- If another name resonates more (e.g., Jesus, Shiva, Durga), use that.
2. Visualization (Roop Dhyan)
- After a few minutes of breath chanting, visualize your chosen form of the Divine.
- Picture yourself sitting near them, or walking together in nature.
- Imagine their eyes, their smile, the warmth of their presence.
- Let this become as real as possible in your inner world.
3. Gratitude and Intention
- Conclude with a simple prayer or affirmation like:
- “Thank you, Divine, for purifying my mind.”
- “May my subconscious be filled with love and truth.”
Real Positivity Begins Within
True positive thinking is not about ignoring challenges or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about purifying the mind at its deepest level so that your response to life comes from a place of wisdom, strength, and compassion.
As Shree Krishna teaches, attaching the mind to the Divine is the fastest path to freedom. When you consciously train your subconscious with devotion, love, and divine remembrance, everything begins to shift—from the inside out.
Your thoughts become lighter. Your heart becomes softer. Your spirit becomes unshakeable.
And in that stillness, in that sweetness—you rediscover who you truly are.
Final Thoughts: Your Mind is a Sacred Temple
Don’t underestimate the power of your inner world. The thoughts you think, the names you chant, and the images you hold are all shaping your future—moment by moment.
Swami Mukundananda’s teachings remind us that with simple but consistent practices, rooted in love and remembrance, we can transform our lives entirely.
Let your subconscious mind become a temple of peace.
Let your heart become a vessel of divine love.
Let your every breath bring you closer to the Supreme.
Resources
Shree Krishna's Key to Train your Subconscious Mind for Positivity | Swami Mukundananda
Mukundananda, S. (2020). The Science of Mind Management, Westland Publications: Chennai, India.
