Sage Vasishtha
Desirelessness (absence of all expectations), fearlessness, unchanging steadiness, equanimity, wisdom, non-attachment, non-action, goodness, total absence of perversion, courage, endurance, friendliness, intelligence, contentment, gentleness, pleasant speech - all these qualities are natural to one who is free from the instincts of acquisition and rejection: and even those qualities are non-intentional and spontaneous.
One should restrain the mind from flowing downward, even as the flow of a river is blocked by the construction of a dam. After having firmly abandoned all contact with external objects, turn within and reflect over everything within yourself, even while engaged in various activities. With the help of this sharp sword of wisdom, cut through this network of conditioning (which throws up cravings, intentions, motivations, acceptance and rejection) which alone is the cause of this stream of world-appearance.
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