Reflections on Ch 2 - Kishore

Kishore ------- 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.