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From the April 1998 issue of the Jain Study Circular |
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Based on Acharya Hem Chandra's YOGASHASTRA by Manish Modi Our life is a sustained pursuit of happiness. The key to happiness is equanimity (SAAMYA) &endash; the quality of remaining calm under a variety of circumstances. Equanimity is attained through non-attachment (NIRMAMATVA). Eliminating aversion is not enough for attaining equanimity. To attain equanimity, one has to give up attachment as well. Further, equanimity is imbibed through twelve contemplations (DWAADASHA ANUPREKSHA). |