Controlling The Mind
You can try to be the master of your senses but only Krishna can master your mind. In this world, devotees alone are controlling their minds because they engage them always in the service of Krishna.
Ruling The Mind
The mind rules non-devotees. Devotees rule the mind.
Selfish And Egoistic Thoughts of Mind
If we contemplate on bad, selfish and egoistic thoughts, the mind will force us to speak and act accordingly in due course of time.
What To Do When The Mind Is Drifting?
Prabhupada was asked, “When the mind is drifting, what should we do?” Prabhupada said, “Chant loudly!”
Lecture on "Srila Prabhupada Gave Us Everything" – SB 3.5.51 – 31st May 1996
Mind
Mind is one's biggest enemy when uncontrolled, but majority people put full faith on their enemy.
Laziness of The Mind
The more we feed the laziness of our mind, the more it becomes strong.