How do we free ourselves from desires?

Before we can think of freeing ourselves from the trap laid by the desires, we need to first understand the modus operandi of the desires.

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Why do people tread wrong path?

Probably everyone knows that our wrong actions ultimately lead us astray. And eventually we land ourselves in trouble. But why do we still indulge in wrong action – as if compelled by some force?

What happens when one leads a prudent life?

While warning about perils of leading a promiscuous life, Krishna understands that complete abstinence from pleasures is not possible.

Krishna has a sane and practical advice.

What is wrong with indulging in sense pleasures?

In today’s scenario with so much emphasis on enjoying worldly pleasures, if some Buddha. or Patanjali, or Krishna. or Jesus cautions against, nobody is going to listen. Most people consider that such advices are meant for people who have renounced the world.

How does one steady one’s mind?

"The desires for sense pleasures are so strong that they even derail a wise person who is striving to move on a righteous path. Giving in to these pleasures eventually creates mental unrest.

Who is a real Yogi?

Today, we see Yogis all around in myriad shades and colors –

• with nicely shampooed well groomed long flowing hair, wearing heavily embroidered white satin gown;
• with bald head covered by a colorful turban, wearing equally colorful designer outfit;
• with well trimmed hair barring a pigtail, wearing fashionable jeans trousers and stylish tee-shirt; and so on.

Real Yoga

"Many a times we make some effort with some expectation. When we get what we sought for, we get elated and think ‘I have achieved’. But when we fail in our efforts, we get so depressed that we stop putting anymore efforts.

Aim for something big

"Most people think that enjoying worldly pleasures is the prime goal of their life.

The soul is indestructible

"The physical bodies are perishable, But the soul that resides in these bodies is eternal and immutable. The soul never takes birth nor it ever dies. It is the body that takes birth and finally dies.

Inevitable truth of life

"A person who has a body goes through various stages. He starts as a child. Grows into an adult. Gradually he ages and finally dies.