Vairāgya

Vairāgya is a big word in a different language called Sanskrit that people use to describe a special feeling that some grown-ups have. It's when they don't really care too much about having things or doing things that other people might think are really cool or important.

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends and you really want to win. Winning the game would make you feel really happy and proud, right? But vairāgya is when a grown-up might say "I don't really care if I win or not, I'm just happy to be spending time with my friends." They know that winning doesn't always make you happy, and they'd rather just enjoy the fun of playing the game.

Another example is with toys. Some kids might really want a bunch of toys and would be really sad if they didn't get them. But someone with vairāgya would say "I don't need a lot of toys to be happy, I'm content with what I have." They know that toys don't bring you real happiness, and they're happy with just a few that make them feel good.

Vairāgya is all about not getting too attached to things or ideas that don't really matter. Instead, it's about finding happiness within yourself and your relationships with others. It's a really cool way to live and can help you feel really content and peaceful.