The wisdom is in not getting "carried away". Mind should not lose focus. Direction should not be lost.
Not getting carried away by:
Urges, desires, anger, fear, envy,
affection, attachment or aversion,
affluence or crisis
pride
victory or loss
appreciation or criticism,
somebody's opinions (including mine :) ),
Commercials,
speeches,
promises,
Mind of the wise is like a rock in a turbulent water streams of thoughts and feelings.
He sees, he observes, he understands, acts and speaks the minimum required.
Similar is the definition of Sthitpragya (Steady mind)
Sri Krishna: Verse 55 and 56 , Chapter 2
"One whose mind remains undisturbed by distress, or pleasure, who is free from mundane attachment, fear and anger, is a sage of steady mind.
One who is unattached to anything in this world and who does not become joyful or resentful on good or bad happenings is firmly established in wisdom."
However, for us that perfection is not required as in this stage. Desires, being a part of our existence, should be entertained and enjoyed but not indulging deeply or carried away.
Just getting "Carried away" lesser ....and lesser will be a good start. :)
Not getting carried away by:
Urges, desires, anger, fear, envy,
affection, attachment or aversion,
affluence or crisis
pride
victory or loss
appreciation or criticism,
somebody's opinions (including mine :) ),
Commercials,
speeches,
promises,
Mind of the wise is like a rock in a turbulent water streams of thoughts and feelings.
He sees, he observes, he understands, acts and speaks the minimum required.
Similar is the definition of Sthitpragya (Steady mind)
Sri Krishna: Verse 55 and 56 , Chapter 2
"One whose mind remains undisturbed by distress, or pleasure, who is free from mundane attachment, fear and anger, is a sage of steady mind.
One who is unattached to anything in this world and who does not become joyful or resentful on good or bad happenings is firmly established in wisdom."
However, for us that perfection is not required as in this stage. Desires, being a part of our existence, should be entertained and enjoyed but not indulging deeply or carried away.
Just getting "Carried away" lesser ....and lesser will be a good start. :)
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