Reflections on Ch 2 - Kishore

12/09/2021 10 min

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Episode Synopsis

Kishore
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Concept of samatvam or equanimity.
Equanimity is a state where mind is not agitated.Centered,calm composed.
Ask - what takes it away from the center?

For example:
Desires, expectations etc take it away and lead to 2KLM3.
Another area is work - stress anxieties
Decisions we need to take
Loss we deal with

If Samatvam were an anchor /higher level goals from where we launch into a new peak.
It is an important pre-requisite.
How to increase the time we are in equipoise?
Understand Self - the highest level of knowledge
Next lower level is karma yoga.

How KY helps in Samatvam?
- If we are able to convert our actions to desireless actions.
- If we were to transcend that all actions are for a higher goal, then attitude changes.

Desires - Slippery slope:
Attachment, desires...and how to be less bound.
No suppression, but let the desires fall off by itself.
convert binding -> non binding desires

Getting to base camp - samatvam is priority; understanding Self is next.
Body gives those indications of not being in equipoise.