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Acharya Pujyapada, in his work Sarvarthasiddhi, defines Samayika as follows: The word "Samaya" is derived from the root "In" which means "motion" with the prefix "Sam". "Sam" signifies unity, "Ay" means movement, therefore, "Samaya" is the movement of the soul back towards itself, after being diverted by external influences. The feeling of "Samaya" is Samayika. Acharya Malayagiri writes: "Sam" is to be in the middle of the causes of attachment and aversion. The presentation of the seeker, who is in a state of "Sam", towards liberation is Samayika. Jinabhadragani Kshamasraman has also accepted this definition in his Visheshavashakabhashya. The various interpretations of Samayika are given in the Niyukti, Churni, Bhashya and Haribhadriya Vritti of the Avashakasutra, as well as in the Malayagiri Vritti. To have a feeling of friendship towards all beings is "Sam", and the benefit that comes from "Sam" is Samayika. To abandon the tendencies of sin is called the abandonment of "Savadhayoga". The practice of virtues like non-violence, equality, etc. is called "Niravadhayoga". To abandon "Savadhayoga" and to dwell in pure nature is called "Sam". The practice by which one attains this "Sam" is Samayika. The word "Sam" means "best" and "Ayan" means "conduct". Therefore, the name of the best conduct is Samayika. The practice of non-violence, etc., which is the best practice, done at the right time, is Samayika.
By contemplating the various etymologies of Samayika, it becomes clear that they all emphasize equality. To remain in one's own nature, when various situations of attachment and aversion arise, is truly Samayika. Equality means: stability of mind, suppression of attachment and aversion, and remaining unmoved in happiness and sorrow, being present in equanimity. Due to the causes of karma, unequal feelings of attachment and aversion arise. To remove oneself from these unequal feelings and to dwell in one's own nature is equality. Equality is called Yoga in the Gita.
To stop the evil tendencies of mind, speech, and body, and to focus the mind on one's definite goal is Samayika. The seeker who performs Samayika controls his mind, speech, and body. He remains in a state of equanimity, detached from objects, passions, and attachment and aversion. He does not feel anger in his inner mind when he sees an opponent, nor does he feel joy from attachment when he sees a friend. He dives into the deep ocean of equality, so that the flames of inequality cannot destroy his practice. He is not bitten by the mosquitoes of slander, nor does he get stung by the scorpions of envy. Whether the situation is favorable or unfavorable, whether the flowers of happiness are blooming or the sharp thorns of sorrow are piercing, he always remains in equanimity. His contemplation is always awake.
1. 'Sam' means unity. For example, "Sangata Ghrita", "Sangata Taila" means that they are united. Unity is the meaning of "Ayan", "Ayan" means movement. "Samaya" is the movement of the soul back towards itself, after being diverted by external influences. "Samayika" is the feeling of "Samaya". "Samayika" is the purpose of this. - Sarvarthasiddhi, 7,21
2. "Sam" is the one who is in the middle of attachment and aversion. "In" means motion, "Ayan" means movement. "Sam" means unity, "Ay" means movement. "Samaya" is the presentation of the seeker, who is in a state of "Sam", towards liberation. - Avashakasutra Malayagiri Vritti, 854
3. "Sam" means free from attachment and aversion. "Ayan" means movement. "Samaya" is the movement of the soul back towards itself, after being diverted by external influences. "Samayika" is the feeling of "Samaya". - Visheshavashakabhashya, 3477
4. - Visheshavashakabhashya, verse 3481
5. "Samayika" is the benefit that comes from "Sam". - Visheshavashakabhashya, verse 3480
6. Equality is called Yoga. - Bhagavad Gita, 2-48
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