Yes. Sadhana Chatushtaya is applicable more so than ever in modern times. Sadhana Chatushtaya teaches us how to systematically channelize our energy, stay highly focused on the objective with unswerving and unwavering concentration.
Sadhana Chatushtaya means Fourfold Qualifications described by the great Guru of Advaita Vedanta, Sri Adi Shankara. It is described in "Vivekachudamani" starting from verse 19 and right in the beginning of "Tattvabodha". These qualifications are required by the seeker to attain Enlightenment or Self-Realization.
Sadhana Chatushtaya, the fourfold qualifications are Viveka (reasoning), Vairagya (dispassion), Shad Sampat (treasure of six virtues) and Mumukshutva (burning desire to attain the goal). Intense Sadhana (effort) is required to attain these fourfold qualifications to become eligible to attain the desired goal.
The first qualification, the Viveka (reasoning and discrimination) is acquired by doing the Vichara (enquiry) to learn and understand the concept clearly. Viveka is studying, reasoning, deliberating and preparing oneself meticulously before the execution. This is the design, brainstorming and planning phase.
Then comes Vairagya (dispassion) which is developing dispassion, disinterest and disgust towards all the things that are not required, unrelated and are actually impediments in achieving the goal. Vairagya makes us beware of distractions and impediments, not to be diverted or disheartened by the hurdles and stay highly focused on the objective.
The Shad Sampat (six-fold wealth) are controlling the mind (Shama), controlling of the senses (Dama), withdrawal of the mind from things and pursuits that are unrelated to the goal (Uparati), enduring the failures, challenges, difficulties, obstacles and hindrances (Titiksha), having the faith and conviction in the chosen path (Shraddha) and finally having highly focused concentration and always continuously thinking about the goal to be achieved (Samadhana).
Mumukshutva is the burning desire and extreme passion for succeeding. It is refusing to give up and having an intense longing to achieve the desired goal.
Sadhana Chatushtaya advocated by Advaita Vedanta is a systematic and methodical approach to succeed in attaining the desired goal.
Anyone seriously pursuing the desired goal needs to make a relentless effort to acquire all the above said four-fold qualification, Sadhana Chatushtaya taught to us by the Vedic masters.
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