A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Sthitaprajna
This page describes Sthitaprajna which is located on page 334 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Sthitaprajna” according to 11 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
To show the difference between one in the stage of practice (a sadhaka) and one whose intelligence is fixed (sthita-prajna), Shri Krishna says vashe hi, which indicates that only the senses of one who is sthita-prajna are under control. Commentary: Sarartha-Varshini Prakashika-vritti (By Shrila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja; the explanation that illuminates the commentary named Sarartha-varshini) One can escape the disturb-ance caused by a gang of dacoits by taking shelter of a valiant king....
Read full contents: Verse 2.61
The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
The sthitaprajna has no selfish aims or personal hopes. He is not disturbed by the touches of outwards things. He accepts what happens without attachment or repulsion. He covets nothing, is jealous of none. He has no desires and makes no demands. The ideal man according to the Gita, is one who has realized his rational being (prajna) and whose reason has become steady (sthita prajna)....
Read full contents: 6. Sthitaprajna (a true Yogin)
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) [by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat]
Verse 2.58: “And when he (facile) like the tortoise withdrawing its limbs from every side, withdraws his senses from sense-objects, then may his Discernment be said to be perfectly-poised. (301) Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar: Just as a tortoise in joyous mood spreads out or withdraws his limbs at his will and pleasure, even so the Yogi has full control over his senses and makes them act as he likes; such a one has, take it for certain, attained the state of Sthitaprajna....
Read full contents: Verse 2.58
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