Sabarmati,
7/22/1942.
There is no way out but to develop the equanimity if we want to stop acting according to reaction and counter reaction in our mind. Tendencies that result from this reaction and counter reaction create confusion in our thought process. What happens then is the loss of our ability to have a clear vision by separating ourselves from this confused thought process. We choose one or the other side. We should try to stay away from any tendency to choose in this way. Our present understanding is based on circumstances and our past and related experiences. Because of this we do not get a chance to find the root cause of an event. Equanimity is needed for this reason.
Developing equanimity is necessary even if we are not guided by the past experiences, understanding and tendencies. Spark of divine within us never gets a chance to guide us since we cling to the tendencies of our mind. It stays dormant. The more we cling to the tendencies of our mind stronger becomes our attachments to the basic nature. There will be stirring of this divine spark as we develop equanimity. We will be more receptive to this divine spark within us. When there is establishment of the belief in our base (body with all its instruments) that we want to rely on something other then mind, mind has no choice but to cooperate. With this equanimity gathers strength. We can prevent tangling with natural tendencies as equanimity is established.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pagathi
Edition 6; pages 202 - 203.
7/22/1942.
There is no way out but to develop the equanimity if we want to stop acting according to reaction and counter reaction in our mind. Tendencies that result from this reaction and counter reaction create confusion in our thought process. What happens then is the loss of our ability to have a clear vision by separating ourselves from this confused thought process. We choose one or the other side. We should try to stay away from any tendency to choose in this way. Our present understanding is based on circumstances and our past and related experiences. Because of this we do not get a chance to find the root cause of an event. Equanimity is needed for this reason.
Developing equanimity is necessary even if we are not guided by the past experiences, understanding and tendencies. Spark of divine within us never gets a chance to guide us since we cling to the tendencies of our mind. It stays dormant. The more we cling to the tendencies of our mind stronger becomes our attachments to the basic nature. There will be stirring of this divine spark as we develop equanimity. We will be more receptive to this divine spark within us. When there is establishment of the belief in our base (body with all its instruments) that we want to rely on something other then mind, mind has no choice but to cooperate. With this equanimity gathers strength. We can prevent tangling with natural tendencies as equanimity is established.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan pagathi
Edition 6; pages 202 - 203.
