Equanimity relinquishes the subtle attachment in the other Brahma Viharas. It is the culminating divine abode. Equanimity as an aspect of mindfulness and consciousness.
The meditation begins with the practice of opening to happiness, success, good fortune in one's own life and receiving appreciation from benefactors. We then turn this quality of gladness and connection towards the good fortune of others.
A Dharma talk about compassion (or karuna). The wise heart is willing to connect with what is difficult within ourselves, other individuals and all beings.