Chapter 2: Sānkhya Yoga – Yoga of Contemplation on Self / Verse 71

Self-realization is not restricted to exclusive meditation or still absorption. Inner spiritual absorption, no doubt, leads to Sthita-prajñatā. But the scope of spiritual sādhanā is much wider. It is meant to dissolve the ego, drop possessiveness and attenuate desires. Freed of these constrictions, the Knower lives and moves with abundant flexibility, assimilation and expansion, making his life delightful, benevolent and fulfilling.

Verse 54 of the 18 verses in the Sthita-prajñā section, posits Arjuna’s four questions. Verse 55 answers Arjuna’s enquiry about Sthita-prajñā. Verse 56 describes the Sthita- dhee, the interactive Knower. Remaining verses set forth the Sthita-dhee’s expansive, multifaceted personality, stressing the progressive astuteness and sublimation he gains and displays. Verse 70 describes the Sthita-dhee’s overwhelming interactional excellence, assimilating all inputs without any conflict. Verse 71 describes the Knower’s triple inner enrichments.