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Gita 2nd chapter talks about "stitha prajna" in length -- beautiful words on being steadfast, unshakeable. Not letting external factors (example: as simple as weather -- seedoshna ) affecting the inner core, resulting in suka and dukha. Letting them happen at surface level, sounds easier said than done. I had a transitory experience for few days last month, it felt like nothing can touch the inside or core it was separate & unshakeable, things were happening around it. The state reminded me of "stitha prajna" from Gita. Can such steadfastness come and go? It was like I was given me free sample packet, that lasted only few days --perhaps to show me what I need to work for! Now, I want that back (lasting) and willing to pay the price. This brought up another question. When I want 'something' (anything), what is standing in between me and the attainment of that 'something', assuming I am willing to put in the effort or pay the price. The obstacles, are these karma? lack of will power? if anyone would to share, how or what it takes to attain this state. Is it tapas (austerities) that makes one get to that state? I am looking for an answer that is more than "just do the karma yoga...". Perhaps an illustration or example, how to get to that point B (stitha prajna), from point A, how some one got there.