MIND MYSTERIES & CONTROL - 25. DISPASSION & RENUNCIATION - Sri Swami Sivananda - The Mind: Its Mysteries and Control

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MIND MYSTERIES & CONTROL - 25. DISPASSION & RENUNCIATION - Sri Swami Sivananda - The Mind: Its Mysteries and Control
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THE MIND: ITS MYSTERIES AND CONTROL - 25. DISPASSION & RENUNCIATION - Sri Swami Sivananda - The Mind: Its Mysteries and Control - HQ Full Book. Chapter 25 of Swami...
mostra di piùChapter 25 of Swami Sivananda's The Mind: Its Mysteries and Control delves deeply into the transformative power of dispassion (Vairagya) and renunciation (Tyaga), which are essential for attaining spiritual liberation. These concepts are cornerstones of Vedantic philosophy and provide a roadmap to overcoming attachments and transcending the limitations of the mind. Through a series of profound insights, Swami Sivananda explains the true essence of dispassion, how it arises, the enemies that hinder it, and how it leads to liberation.
Understanding Vairagya (Dispassion)
Dispassion is not merely abstaining from pleasures or material indulgences; it is the inner renunciation of attachment to these pleasures. Swami Sivananda illustrates this concept with the example of a person addicted to tea. True dispassion is not just giving up tea physically but also renouncing the attachment and craving for it mentally. In the Yoga Vasishtha, a comprehensive description of dispassion is provided through the example of Lord Rama. Rama, despite being surrounded by worldly pleasures such as wealth, palatable food, soft beds, and the affection of his family, found no joy in them. Instead, these worldly attachments caused him pain, illustrating the mental state of true dispassion. Dispassion is closely tied to celibacy. In its purest form, it demands control over thoughts, words, and actions to remain untainted by sensual pleasures or desires.
Types of Dispassion
Swami Sivananda distinguishes two types of dispassion:
- Dispassion born of suffering or misery
This form of dispassion arises when a person faces significant challenges or pain. However, it is often fleeting. Once the circumstances improve, the attachment to sense-objects and pleasures resurfaces with even greater force, pulling the individual back into worldly bondage. - Dispassion born of discrimination
This form of dispassion is rooted in the realization of the impermanence and illusory nature of worldly pleasures. It arises from a deep understanding of the difference between the real (the eternal Brahman) and the unreal (the transient material world). Such dispassion leads to lasting spiritual progress, as it is based on inner wisdom rather than external circumstances.
How Dispassion Arises
The realization that all worldly experiences are fleeting and perishable ignites dispassion in the seeker’s heart. This understanding leads to a natural withdrawal from attachments. For example:
- A person who truly understands that wealth and luxury are transient will not be attracted to a life of opulence.
- Similarly, a person who recognizes the pain inherent in indulgence will naturally turn away from desires and sensual pleasures.
The Role of Dispassion in Spiritual Practice
Dispassion is a prerequisite for meaningful spiritual practice. Without dispassion, meditation, self-inquiry, and other yogic disciplines fail to bear fruit. Swami Sivananda emphasizes that spiritual practices conducted without dispassion are like planting seeds in barren soil—they yield no results. Dispassion opens the door to:
- Divine wisdom
- Aspiration for higher truths
- Detachment from worldly distractions
- Concentration and meditation
- Self-realization and liberation
The Enemies of Dispassion
Several mental tendencies obstruct the development of dispassion, and Swami Sivananda provides practical insights to overcome them:
1. Attachment through affection Affection, rooted in ego and attachment, is a significant obstacle. For example, people grieve deeply over the loss of their loved ones but remain indifferent to the suffering of strangers. This selective attachment binds the soul to worldly sorrow. To overcome it, one must recognize the impermanent and illusory nature of relationships and view all beings with equanimity.
2. Hope and anticipation Hope for future pleasures sustains worldly desires and stands in opposition to dispassion. A true seeker must transcend hope to cultivate inner contentment and freedom.
Developing Dispassion
Swami Sivananda outlines practical methods to cultivate dispassion:
- Reflect on the transient and painful nature of worldly life. Contemplate the inevitable struggles of existence, such as hunger, thirst, old age, disease, and death. This meditation acts as a “nim-paste” to wean the mind from sensual attachments.
- Constantly repeat the teachings of sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, which highlight the suffering inherent in birth, old age, and death.
- Practice detachment from sense-objects by considering them as fire or poison.
- Renounce desires and egoism to achieve liberation.
Renunciation: The Gateway to Liberation
True renunciation is the renunciation of desires, ego, and attachments—not merely external possessions or relationships. Swami Sivananda emphasizes that liberation does not require abandoning the world physically but transforming one’s inner attitude. Renunciation has two critical dimensions:
- Mental renunciation
A person who renounces egoism and passion is a true renunciant, even if they live amidst worldly responsibilities. Renunciation is a state of mind, not a lifestyle choice. - Freedom from pride in renunciation
Even the pride of having renounced worldly attachments must be eradicated. The subtle ego that says, “I am a renunciant,” is an obstacle to true liberation.
True Renunciation and the Illusion of Maya
Maya (illusion) is sustained by the imagination of the mind. Renunciation dissolves Maya by breaking the chains of ego and desires. Swami Sivananda warns that Maya is cunning and deceptive but powerless before a soul armed with dispassion and self-inquiry. Renunciation is not about rejecting the world but about transcending attachment to it. A person who sees the oneness of all in Brahman is free from the duality of “I” and “mine.”
Practical Insights from Swami Sivananda
- Renunciation is not limited to monks or ascetics. Even a householder can achieve true renunciation by cultivating dispassion and detachment in the heart.
- Physical austerities, such as shaving the head or wearing simple robes, are meaningless without inner renunciation. “Shave the mind,” Swami Sivananda says, by removing ego, passions, and delusions.
- Reflect daily on the fleeting nature of worldly life to deepen dispassion.
Swami Sivananda’s teachings in Chapter 25 provide a profound guide to overcoming attachments and embracing the path of dispassion and renunciation. By recognizing the impermanence of worldly pleasures and cultivating inner detachment, seekers can transcend the limitations of the mind and realize their true nature as Brahman, the Supreme Cosmic Spirit. Dispassion and renunciation are not about withdrawing from the world but transforming one’s relationship with it. When practiced sincerely, these virtues lead to the ultimate goal of liberation and eternal bliss.
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