Question: I am studying in BCA final year. I had put hard labour according to my capacity; but still I got 2 arrears. My mind is deviated to drink alcohol at sometime; I can’t control myself during that time. But my mind used to be in the higher ideas before joining the college. I was interested in reading the books of Swami Vivekananda, etc. But now I can’t control myself. Please guide me, please.
Answer: The problem of addiction to alcohol can be solved in two ways: i. Mental and Spiritual way, ii. Physical and Medical way. i. Mental and Spiritual Way: Whenever the thought to drink arises in your mind, please follow the instructions given below: Don’t go to your friends who encourage you to drink. Keep them at a distance. Don’t listen to their advice because they are there to ruin your good health and mind. A sound mind in a sound body is what is required. Pray intensely to your Chosen Deity (God or Goddess) whom you love and revere most, to give you strength – physical, mental, intellectual, moral and spiritual, to overcome your inner weaknesses and to overcome the habit of alcohol drinking. Open the book – “The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna” and read a few pages. Read the life of Girish Chandra Ghosh, the disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, who was addicted to drinks and the methods Sri Ramakrishna suggested to him to overcome such bad habits. Be sincere and follow these instructions. Then by Lord’s grace you will be able to overcome your drinking habit.
ii. Physical & Medical Way: You may also consult your doctor; there may be some medicines for this addiction.