In Simple Terms
Balance — the steady inner state that doesn't swing with circumstances.
Overview
The state of mental evenness — equal in success and failure, praise and blame, pleasure and pain. The Gita defines yoga itself as equanimity: 'Samatvam yoga uchyate' (2.48).
Why It Matters
Equanimity is both the means and the sign of progress. It is what skill in action actually looks like.
Key Verses
Study these verses to understand Samatvam
Related Concepts
Prerequisites
Study these concepts first: Karma
Advanced Topics
Continue to: Sthitaprajna, Moksha
Revision
30-Second
Samatvam (Equanimity / Mental Balance) — Balance — the steady inner state that doesn't swing with circumstances....
Key Verse
2.48
Found In
Primary: Ch. 2, 6, 12
Study in Learning Blocks
Find this concept taught in detail across these structured lessons:
Chapter 2 Blocks → · Chapter 5 Blocks → · Chapter 6 Blocks → · Chapter 12 Blocks →