Vairagya

Letting go of something before the pain of not letting it go becomes greater than that which is to be let go - that is the "higher" form of vairagya. It's when we let go of something from a place of knowing. That place where in your heart of hearts it is the best thing for you. This is not the same as "I should let this go because it's bad for me." It is letting go from an inner knowing and desire, not from a social thought construct or group belief.

For me, this is more difficult than letting go of something when you've "had enough" of it. It's that letting go before your physical, mental, or emotional threshold is reached.

This aspect of vairagya is a speedier approach, but can only go into effect when the level of consciousness is able to discern the difference between inner knowing and outer constructs.