Ashtavakra Gita 18.41 -

It is amazing how Sage Ashtavakra discusses and describes the true merits of Self-realization and the Knower, with a newer note of subtlety and depth every time. He presents here the significant contrast between the deluded and the enlightened. As long as one remains deluded, his mind will be enmeshed in sensory objects. However much he may try to control, it will not be fruitful.

While senses in conjunction with objects cause attraction in the mind, a counter-effort at control will only enhance mental pressure, a point seekers have to grasp with care and caution.

Instead, by introspecting over the supreme truth of the Self, together with the evanescent and illusory nature of the world, the mind irresistibly grows dispassion. To the dispassionate mind, how can world objects have any appeal? Who will cherish transitory objects, however titillating they may be? When the intelligence comprehends this fact clearly and strongly, how can mind foster desire or greed for objects?

In dealing with the mind, control or pressure is not the right means. Instead, enrichment by knowledge and the resulting sublimation will alone be effective. While the deluded strive, in vain, for mind-control, the wise one sports in his Self delightfully, his mind remaining naturally pure and poised. While the effort of the deluded is abortive, the Knower’s is pleasant and fulfilling!