How Evil Eye Can Harm You & How To Protect Yourself | Sadhguru

A focused mind is a powerful mind. The power of a thought can be immense, and it can even make people sick just by looking at them. There are simple methods to protect against negative influences, such as the "evil eye." This phenomenon exists, and people can indeed influence things.

For example, simply looking at a glass of water for a minute can change its molecular structure. So, if we can have such an impact on water, why wouldn't our thoughts affect us internally as well? Our thoughts can have both positive and negative effects, depending on our intent.

When the mind is focused and one-pointed, it becomes even more powerful. This can happen through awareness, spiritual practice, or even through extreme emotions like anger or love. Such one-pointedness can influence both ourselves and others.

People in states of extreme anger, hatred, and greed can have a profound impact on others when they focus their attention on them. However, whether or not they can actually influence someone depends on their vulnerability. If we are internally strong and not easily influenced by external factors, we can be immune to such influences.

However, some individuals are highly vulnerable and can be influenced by others to the point of becoming sick or even dying just by being looked at. On the other hand, certain people can also bring ecstasy to others with just a look. The power of the mind is tremendous and can be used in various positive or negative ways.

Just as technology can be used for good or bad purposes, our own bodies and minds can be used in either positive or negative ways. In ancient India, women used to wear large ornaments to protect themselves from such influences. These ornaments were made of specific materials like turmeric and lime to prevent any negative effects.

Instead of getting caught up in such concerns, there are simple methods to cleanse and protect ourselves from negative energies. One such method is the "fire wash" or "drishti," which can remove impurities and negative influences from our energetic system.

Our energetic system extends beyond our physical body, and certain disturbances can be felt even without physical contact. By washing our energetic system, we can cleanse ourselves from the impact of the external world.

If we have a spiritual practice or engage in meditative processes, we can cleanse ourselves from within and not rely on external methods. Ultimately, it is up to us to choose how we use our power and energy – whether it is for the betterment of ourselves and others or for negative purposes.