December 4: radical acceptance

MORNING READ Just as the naturally pure crystal assumes shapes and colors of objects placed near it, so the yogi's mind, with its totally weakened modifications, becomes clear and balanced and attains the state devoid of differentiation between knower, knowable, and knowledge. This culmination of meditation is samadhi. "The mind of the Yogi with its totally … Continue reading December 4: radical acceptance

detachment

  To one of discrimination, everything is painful indeed, due to its consequences: the anxiety and fear over losing what is gained; the resulting impressions left in the mind to create renewed cravings; and the constant conflict among the tree gunas, which control the mind.  Here, Patanjali gives a very important sutra and a great truth in the spiritual … Continue reading detachment