Help me strengthen my defences against temptations
Bhagavad Gita 3.42
indriyāṇi parāṇy āhur
indriyebhyaḥ paraṁ manaḥ
manasas tu parā buddhir
yo buddheḥ paratas tu saḥ
"The senses are powerful, the scriptures say,
Beyond them, the mind holds greater sway.
Higher than mind is reason’s might,
Yet beyond them all shines the soul’s true light."
My dear Lord, in my war against temptation, please let me be on guard to ensure that the inner enemy doesn't penetrate to the top levels of my inner…