Practices of Sthitaprajna

Life of Sthithapragnya

Life of Sthithapragnya  and his Behavior

1) Atma level – Ekatvam

At the level of Bodha/Atman, I am ONE reality (Ekatvam)

2) Mind Level – Samatvam (Evenness)

At the level of Mind, thoughts and emotions, there is Samatvam (Evenness) 

3) At level of Activities – Asangatvam

At the level transactional activities of the world, total Asangatvam (detachment)

4) Sense control – Indiriya Nighraha

Powered by Indriya Nighraha – control of body-mind-senses

Practices necessary for Senior student / wise person

What does the Sthithapragnya Practice and the resulting benefits.

1) Jnana Raksha

Jnana Raksha: Protecting the knowledge of spiritual understanding and asking how to make it practical.

2) Actions based Knowledge, not Habits (Vasana)

Retain control of body and mind so that it acts according to my knowledge and not its previous habits  (vasana)

3) No more confusion or doubts, Steadfastness – Avisamvada

No more confusion or doubts about the knowledge and not swayed by idle talks or concepts. – Avisamvada.  Steadfastness.
Enlightened person sees the reality (which speaks to the reality within) and acts accordingly (not on fleeting ideas)

4) Leads to Dukkha Nivriti (eliminate Sorrow)

The practice leads to Dukkha Nivriti (elimination of sorrow) 

5) and Ananda Pratpi (Gain Bliss)

The practice brings about Joy and Bliss in living.  There is “wonder” and fun of watching the play of the world.