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What are the three fundamental desires?

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"The three fundamental desires—wealth, pleasure, and power—are merely masks for our self-ignorance; true fulfillment arises only through self-knowledge, which dissolves the illusion of these pursuits."

We run after money, sex, and power because we don’t know ourselves; when we truly know ourselves, the running stops.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you see cravings as masks for insecurity, not true needs.
- Shifts focus from external validation to self-awareness practices (meditation, honesty).
- Reduces anxiety and rivalry, improving relationships and choices.
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