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more. Cultivating Sattva — purity,
wholesomeness, and virtue — creates
clarity of perception. This must be
done repeatedly. A change of character
occurs only through formation of new
habits. Change takes place by gradually than clear thinking. This is the only
shifting patterns.
Repetition is key. A change of character
occurs only through formation of new
habits. Abhyasa is the steady practice. It
cuts the new spiritual path for the mind
to move on.
The second way is through Vairagya
or non-attachment, or elimination of
emotional reactions to
situations and individuals.
The more selfless we can be — the more
unattached we are.
Ignoring is aware but not attached.
Denial is not wanting to be aware of the
attachments and desires.
Desires and attachments are not you! Be
fully aware of them and notice that you
are the one being aware of them and that
you are not them. In the case of emotions
this would be: I am not the emotion.
Vrittis — the mind waves may arise. The
only way out is discriminative knowledge
based on clear thinking.
There is no other way to liberation other
way to disentangle from the mind. Use
Vivika, which is discrimination.
Steadiness of the mind is like a flame in
a windless place. Practice must be for a
long period of time, steadily, and with
devotion.
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