The lecture was given by Swami Tattwamayananda on June 07, 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 behaves differently to the different stimuli: no excitement, no emotions (Verses: 56,57).
- How 'Buddhi' and mind, linked to the 'Atman', always remain 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- In the case of a स्थितप्रज्ञ: senses ( इन्द्रियाणि ) are completely withdrawn from the sense-objects (verse:58).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 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:):
- These qualities serve as an ideal for the aspirant.
- Managing everyday life with the help of Vedanta.
- Need for a higher desire and a higher ideal.
- The parable of the Wise and the Foolish builders from the Bible.
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