Desires
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Desire Makes You a Beggar
In the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, desire is not just an emotion. It is an energy movement. And often, it is the most unnoticed drain in the system. The Misunderstanding We usually believe that objects give us happiness. You get what you wanted and for a moment, you feel peace. But what actually happened? For… Continue reading
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Vasanas: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Mind
Why do certain habits repeat in our lives? Why do some desires keep returning even when we try to avoid them? Vedanta explains this through an important concept called Vasana. Understanding Vasanas helps us understand how the mind works and how real inner transformation becomes possible. What Are Vasanas? In the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya,… Continue reading
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Adi Shankaracharya – Master Lust
For Adi Shankaracharya, lust was not just a moral issue. It was a misunderstanding of who we are. He believed lust is one of the ego’s strongest tricks. It keeps us identified with the body and makes us forget our real nature. As long as we think I am this body, its desires feel like… Continue reading