Non attachment to the fruit of action
- stefjdupuis
- 16 mars 2016
- 1 min de lecture
According to the Yoga-Sutras, the ultimate goal of yoga is to destroy and free our mind from its impurities in order to develop the faculty of discrimination. This is achieved by practicing yoga and by learning to attain detachment from everything. The latter means to be able to live in the present, be anchored in reality, transcend contradictions, accept any form of annoyance, withdraw from emotions, stay humble and simple under any circumstance. Detachment is being free from the gunas and avidya.
The concept of being detached from the results or the fruits of actions is called equanimity (vairagya) in the Bhagavad Gita. It implies being open to failure and success, to control oneself and act without any expectation. Action is essential but it must be coupled with clear-sightedness in order to be free from suffering and karma.
When we surrender to our desires we lose peace, focus. On the contrary, when we appease our desires and concentrate on the present and the self, we are fulfilled and full of wisdom. We find happiness and stability. By practicing yoga wholeheartedly, we collect the fruits of knowledge and learn to let go. We learn non-attachment to the fruits of action. We transcend the gunas and every aspect of life. We act, accept our duties, without looking for any benefit. We stop doubting.
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