Question: There was a statement by Swami Vivekananda : “It is good and grand to conquer external nature but grander still to conquer our internal nature.” What comprises internal nature? Are they our thoughts? What practical methods exist and need to be practised for one to try conquering the internal nature ?
Answer: Conquering the internal nature is controlling the mind. It has to be done through meditation. For details, read Swami Vivekananda’s Raja Yoga.