Spiritually, a state of going beyond the worldly attachments moha. Focus on more sublime, transcendental matters. However, we face a sense of disillusionment and aversion, periodically in our life time - like a loss a very dear one, pained by getting cheated

In a world chasing 'success' - a seldom recognised yardstick (or do we?) but believe is outside of us. What we seek is within us.

Our ancient scriptures define some wonderful concepts that help achieve self-realization with senses of discipline. Sadhana Chatushtaya or Samanyasa is one such example of a profound model - the path of study of scriptures, self-realisation, humility or surrender to the Universal consciousness, and detachment. Traditionally, Samanyasa is associated with the renunciation to connect with higher spiritual goals. In the modern context the relevance outlines personal holistic development, emotional & psychological wellness, and the societal ecosystem.

In the Vedic tradition, it is often discussed in the context of the sannyasa (the third of the four ashramas) order or renunciation - relinquishment of all forms of rigid adherence to worldly duties and surrendering to One.

The four elements of Samanyasa are Viveka (Discerning abilities), Vairagya (Dispassion or Detachment), Shat-Sampatti (Spiritual goals and fulfilments) and Mumukshutva (Desire for Liberation)

Viveka - the awareness of correct understanding and discriminatory intelligence through our applied learnings and wisdom - an imperative quality for navigating through life. It helps identify what distracts us from our goals and pursue our purpose. Build the right attitude. Discern the cause and effect. Cultivate the capacity to listen to the inner voice. Foster the faith. Recognising our shortcomings to evolve to a better version of ourselves.

This leads us to Vairagya. After segregating the distractions, detach from the unessential and cultivate disengagement from the dispensable.  An indifference to things not serving our goals. Prioritisation driven by our goals. Building the right temperament to accomplish. 

Spiritually, a state of going beyond the worldly attachments moha. Focus on more sublime, transcendental matters. However, we face a sense of disillusionment and aversion, periodically in our life time - like a loss a very dear one, pained by getting cheated. This is negative Vairagya and short lived. True Vairagya is about making it consequential - refining our mind to resonate at an elevated level.

As Krishna says …

uddhared ÀtmanÀtmÀnaÉ nÀtmÀnam avasÀdayet

Àtmaiva hyÀtmano bandhur Àtmaiva ripur ÀtmanaÍ          Bh Gita 6.5

Elevate yourself through the power of your mind. Do not degrade yourself. For the mind can be the friend and also the enemy of the self.

• Shat Sampat - the 6 spiritual qualities to be developed.
• Shama - Regulation of the mind to bring clarity and peace
• Dama - Training the senses for disciplined progress
• Uparati - Withdrawal within the Self (different from Vairagya) - removing unwanted thoughts
• Titiksha - State of Fulfilment Contentment. Building capacity to handle adversity
• Shraddha - Devotion Faith Reverence. A sense of quiet confidence to optimize ourself
• Samadhana - Focus on the actions oriented with no doubts.

Essentials, not built in a day. A Sadhana - a meaningful spiritual journey with a commitment

The last of the Samanyasa is Mumukshutva - the deep yearning for liberation - a beginning of a different journey. To become in Unison with the Single Consciousness and relieved of the cycles of sufferings.

In today's context, these qualities build tenacity and purpose. To be effective, they have to work cohesively. Essentially, as a check and balance. They help in pivotal areas like Mindful living, Stress management, Holistic Wellness, Ethics, and perhaps most importantly Minimalism and simplicity leading to happiness and beyond.

This timeless wisdom integrates the principles of Living that Universal Knowledge for an overall sustained personality development. Paradoxically, we stay busy, but often disconnected, losing clarity of purpose and objective.

One common thread is Commitment, Intent and Integrity of Desire - a thread that weaves us to our self, our Universe and the Supreme Consciousness.

— The writer is a versatile professional with 3 decades in corporate experience & leadership roles, exceling in several areas as a ICF Certified Mentor Life Coach, Corporate Coach, Spiritual Intelligence Coach & CXO Coach. Spiritual counselor, Astro & Vastu consultant (25+ years of grounding in Vedanta philosophy) and a Motivational speaker. He is a Dale Carnegie’s T3 graduate