Equanimous (Skt. समत्व, Samatva) refers to a state of mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in difficult situations.

On the path of knowledge, equanimity is:

• A natural consequence of self realisation

• The understanding that all experiences are illusory and pass away

• Freedom from being disturbed by pleasure or pain, gain or loss, praise or blame

• Not a practice or achievement, but the recognition of one's true nature

The equanimous person sees that all duality (pleasure-pain, success-failure) are two sides of the same illusion. The experiencer is beyond both.

Equanimity is one of the qualities of a seeker and a sign of spiritual maturity.