(this is a series that i am starting where i wanted to share various sessions with guruji, swami tejomayanandaji, where he shares insightful comments and answers to some of the most vexing questions we come across, his usual jokes (and pj's), and his views on various topics. these are not based on his formal lectures and talks. they are based on his interactions with people at various places including their homes, the ashram and while travelling. i am sure all of you will find this very interesting and useful. if you have similar anecdotes to share, please do send in the details so that i can post them here for all to read and benefit from.)
guruji was requested to send his views on 'desire' to somebody who was going to make a presentation on this topic. he shared some of his ideas aloud with us in his kutiya (cottage) -
"desire is a great force, a power. any power without control and direction is disastrous. but the same power under control and given a direction becomes a blessing. scriptures acknowledge the role and power of desire. it does not ask us to wish it away or ignore it. instead scriptures show us how to deal with desire and even fulfil desire. scriptures show us how to grow out of them; grow out of baser and lower desires and divinise them within ourselves! dharma shastra (scriptures) is the science of desire management."
- mumbai, 22nd feb 2007
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