Chapter 10
- 10.1विहाय वैरिणं काममर्थं चानर्थसङ्कुलम् ।Aṣṭāvakra teaches that by letting go of desires, the pursuit of wealth, and even the performance of good deeds, one should learn to be…
- 10.2स्वप्नेन्द्रजालवत् पश्य दिनानि त्रीणि पञ्च वा ।This verse encourages us to see material possessions and relationships as temporary and insubstantial, much like a fleeting dream or an…
- 10.3यत्र यत्र भवेत्तृष्णा संसारं विद्धि तत्र वै ।This verse teaches that wherever there is desire, that is where the troubles of the world lie.
- 10.4तृष्णामात्रात्मको बन्धस्तन्नाशो मोक्ष उच्यते ।This verse teaches that our desires keep us trapped, and letting go of these desires leads to true freedom.
- 10.5त्वमेकश्चेतनः शुद्धो जडं विश्वमसत्तथा ।This verse teaches that your true nature is pure awareness, while the material world and ignorance are not real.
- 10.6राज्यं सुताः कलत्राणि शरीराणि सुखानि च ।This verse reminds us that despite our strong attachments to worldly things like power, family, and physical pleasures, we ultimately lose…
- 10.7अलमर्थेन कामेन सुकृतेनापि कर्मणा ।This verse suggests that in the chaotic and challenging world, seeking wealth, desires, and good deeds does not bring true peace to the…
- 10.8कृतं न कति जन्मानि कायेन मनसा गिरा ।This verse encourages us to reflect on the many lifetimes we have spent struggling and working hard.
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