Emotions and enlightenment

A fully enlightened person is completely free from the grip of emotions and instincts; they are no longer controlled or overwhelmed by them. Someone progressing along this path will gradually develop greater emotional control and become less affected by reactions and impulses. However, such a person must remain mindful that most people around them are still deeply immersed in emotions and often troubled by them. If this is overlooked, they may face unfavorable reactions when they act in ways that ordinary people would not dare to. This is one reason why some spiritual individuals find themselves caught in controversies. It is also why Yama and Niyama are prescribed as the first limbs of yoga.

At the same time, there is also a risk, a few may misuse their advanced state, appearing almost evolutionarily beyond ordinary emotional patterns, to manipulate or take advantage of others.

“He is completely freed from all emotions: Joy, envy, fear & anxiety cause inward agitations in men. Ever peaceful with himself & the world, the devotee is unaffected by these emotions, & deals with them with equanimity. Such a devotee is dear to Me.” - Bhagawat Gita.

"All emotions will vanish of themselves" "Those who cannot still all emotions must have at least pure emotions" from Swani Sivananda's article. He is suggesting that most people cannot still all emotions so they should try to hold onto positive emotions; Bhakti Marga helps in this.

"The sublimation of all emotions and mental activities of every kind is the direct practice of yoga."

"When emotions are high, wisdom is low." “When emotions dominate, maturity and wisdom deteriorate.” "One conquers the devil of the emotions because the body of wisdom is beyond emotions."

Samatva, or absolute freedom from emotions, has been set as one of the prime essentials for the health of the nerves and brain.” - Relax With Yoga, by Arthur Liebers, [1960].

"When karma is exhausted and emotions are emptied, that is a true Buddha." - quote from an article on Buddhism.