Equanimity Philosophy and Practice

Author(s): Nanesh Acharya
Publisher: Agam Ahimsa Samta Evam Prakrit Samsthan

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mindedness in thinking, in vision and words and evenness in every pace of conduct. Equanimity, then shall be observed in all the opportunities of life, in all the cases of power and wealth and thus in all the view points of practice. If there be equanimity in a man's mind there will be equanimity in the societary life also. Equanimity in the depths of contemplation, as also at the height of accomplishments. When equanimity would be at the higher goals of progress then by its good impact, what to say of humanity, even divinity shall be nearer. Progressive Philosophy of Equanimity :
Human life is dynamic, New ideas spring forth in man's mind. These ideas when manifested, stimulate others' thoughts. Then follows the order of exchange of ideas, clashes and harmonizatton in a society. By churning these. thoughts, the cream is procured by the great thinkers of the age.
It is said time is potent. Of course, it is correct that the potency of time sweeps away the people generally in its current, but the Masters of humanity are always ahead of time, and by significant and relevant thoughts, impart direction to the time wheel. From these self realised Masters the doctrine of equanimity is continuing to evolve. In this evolution we see the impressions of the personality of these Masters as well as the impressions of various ages. When we discuss today the philosophy of equanimity, we should also bear in mind what essence of thinking on this subject had been offered by ancient personages. It should also be borne in mind that how should we analyse and determinate the form of the Doctrine of Equanimity in the context of the present age and in the new perspective.
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