Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-3
Karmayoga
39. Wisdom is smothered, O Arjuna, by this constant enemy of the wise in the form of desire, which is insatiable like fire. Wisdom is enveloped by desire and wrath, and so it has become difficult to fathom. It is only by conquering desire that one can attain wisdom; but it is not possible to subdue passion and hatred. Whatever strength one acquires to destroy them, goes to their aid, even as fuel boosts fire (261-265). 40. The senses, the mind and the intellect are said to be its seat; clouding the wisdom by these means, it deludes the embodied Self. So whatever means are employed to overcome them seem to help them. Even the Hathayogis are overcome by them. There is, however, only one way of escape from this trouble. I shall explain it to you, if you feel like pursuing it. |
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