Do not cultivate excessive desires. It is natural for
people to have some desires, but one has to enquire which one of
these desires is good and which one causes harm.
Unfortunately, this sense of discrimination is lost in present times.
All these desires, which are the result of Kama, Krodha, Lobha,
Moha, Mada and Matsarya (Desire, Anger, Greed, Delusion, Pride
and Envy) have their origin in the mind. When you marry a girl,
you develop love for her in the beginning. After sometime, if
for any reason, she goes against your wishes, you develop hatred for
her. Your anger and hatred will ultimately land you in
difficulties. If you reduce your desires and expectations, you
will be able to lead a happy married life. "Less Luggage, More
Comfort" makes travel a pleasure. Hence, reduce the luggage of
your desires.
- Divine Discourse,
22nd Nov 2009.