16 - The Absolute and the Relative: the Need for Re-prioritization and Freedom from the Tyranny of the Senses | Swami Tattwamayananda

Chapter 2 Verses 57-59. The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on June 7, 2019.-The Absolute ('Paramarthika) and the Relative ('Vyavaharika'): -Their practical implication in daily life.-The need for setting new priorities in life.-For a स्थितप्रज्ञ: 'Buddhi' is free from all entanglements of mind (verse:55).-How, in the case of a स्थितप्रज्ञ:, mind reacts differently to the different stimuli: no excitement, no emotions (Verses: 56,57).-How 'Buddhi' and mind, linked to the 'Atman', always remains stable and steady.-In the case of a स्थितप्रज्ञ: senses ( इन्द्रियाणि) are completely withdrawn from the sense-objects (verse:58).-The illustration of the tortoise withdrawing its limbs in the presence of a danger (verse:58).-The ability to withdraw the senses where there is a problem is natural for a स्थितप्रज्ञ:-When the स्थितप्रज्ञ: does not welcome the senses, they retire permanently.-The internal (mental) 'filtering mechanism' which uses spiritual common sense in everyday-life situations.-Illustration from Patanjali’s Yoga-Sutra (Samadhi Pada: sutra: 33) & 'Nimi-Navayogi- samvaada' Bhagavata Purana-XI). -'Pratyahara' of Yoga tradition, 'Uparati' of Vedanta and 'Prapatti' of Devotional philosophy.-How certain types of mental entanglements can be suicidal: examples...-The significance of the description of the qualities of a spiritually enlightened person (स्थितप्रज्ञ:):1) These qualities serve as an ideal for the aspirant. 2) Managing everyday life with the help of Vedanta.3) Need for a higher desire and a higher ideal.- The parable of the Wise and the Foolish builders from the Bible.