The nature of mind is- it is always running here and there and is very difficult to focus. Our mind has uncontrolled thoughts throughout a day and if we closely observe them in meditation we will understand that they have a pattern. Further observation leads to understanding that thoughts, words, feeling, deed or action, has patterns.
Any action we perform is preceded by thought and feeling. All this happen in Nanosecond time, before we realize we used a wrong word or action. We tend to repent later, it shows we have no control over the mind.
Many of us do things impulsively and regret later. Let us understand what impulsivity gives us. We are impulse buyers or have impulsive eating habits. We have certain triggers which causes impulsive reactions. Impulsivity gives us a certain level of high, feel achieved and feel happy for a moment. We want to have that gratification for many times and whenever the trigger triggers we automatically tend to behave for want of the momentarily gratification.
Listening to Antharvani helps us understand the triggers and thus avoid impulsivity.
There may arise a question here, what if we are not able to listen to the inner voice and are still very impulsive?
Once we develop little awareness, we will understand the mistakes or learn from the mistakes of being impulsive. This is not a one day process, it may take years to get mastery on certain issues where as some issues can be overcome right away.
Yes, initially it might be difficult to hear the inner voice or Antharvani but with constant practice we can surely achieve. Listening to inner voice gives us the clarity. We can clearly understand our thoughts and its patterns and not get influenced by others.