Samayasāra unfolds as a finely tuned roadmap to the soul, carved into 415 Sanskrit verses in classical anuṣṭubh meter. Each section builds on the last, guiding the seeker brick by brick from pure theory to lived practice.

1. Jīva-svabhāva-vibhāga-prakaraṇa (10 verses)
   • Sketches the soul’s innate, formless essence.
   • Sets the tone by stripping away illusion, like clearing a misty window.

2. Sākār-prakaraṇa (65 verses)
   • Explores how consciousness tangles with body and mind.
   • Highlights birth, life, and sensory experience as stage props obscuring true self.

3. Bhed-prakaraṇa (145 verses)
   • Dives into the nitty-gritty of karmic matter, its varieties and pitfalls.
   • Reads like a forensic report on how passions, ignorance and attachment coat the soul.

4. Nirjarā-prakaraṇa (135 verses)
   • Lays out practical steps for chipping away karmic buildup.
   • Offers methods of penance and mindfulness—think of it as an ancient detox program.

5. Yoga-prakaraṇa (60 verses)
   • Presents the art of sustained right conduct, meditation and equanimity.
   • Mirrors modern mindfulness retreats that emphasize consistent daily practice.

Rather than a dry academic treatise, Kundakunda’s arrangement feels like a conversation with an old friend who’s seen it all—no fluff, just straight talk. The repetition of key terms and parallel verse structures act as gentle reminders, much like today’s habit-tracking apps pinging for your morning meditation. In an age where social media trends cycle overnight, Samayasāra’s five-stage progression stands out as a timeless framework: first understand who you really are, then untangle the mess, clear out the baggage, and finally cultivate enduring inner peace.