The Nature of the Mind : 8.2.

The destruction of the ego is the destruction of the mind, and it is done through the practice of Yoga.

Yoga is a process running along two lines, namely, the denial of individuality and the affirmation of the Self.

The ego or the individuality does not consist only of intellect but also of feeling and activity.

The practice of Yoga, therefore, is done through three aspects:

Intellectual assertion and conviction of one's not being an ego but the Absolute Brahman, negation of desire, infatuation and attachment, etc., and practice in stopping the ceaseless functioning of the vital current or Prana which does the activity of life by its rising and setting.

These methods bring moments of rest to the psychic activity which corresponds to the moment of rest in consciousness, however little it may be.

This long practice brings permanent rest of mental activity and opens the door of intuition.

Swami Krishnananda

To be continued  ...