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What does the sutra 'Nāsti kāmasamo vyādhiḥ, nāsti mohasamo ripuḥ; nāsti krodhasamo vahniḥ, nāsti jñānāt paraṁ sukham' convey about desire and its effects?

Desire is the greatest disease, a restless urge that, if unexamined, breeds hypocrisy and violence; only through understanding and meditative awareness can we transform it into true happiness.

— Osho
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Desire is the itch for more; pushing it down backfires, but seeing it clearly with awareness dissolves it and brings real peace.
Why this matters practically
- Helps avoid repression-driven stress and hypocrisy.
- Converts craving into awareness, reducing anger and conflict.
- Points to wisdom as the reliable source of contentment.
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