overcoming lust, anger, and greed

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Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura has suggested how one can conquer lusty

desires for sense gratification. One cannot give up thinking of women, for

thinking in this way is natural; even while walking on the street, one will

see so many women. However, if one is determined not to live with a woman,

even while seeing a woman he will not become lusty. If one is determined not

to have sex, he can automatically conquer lusty desires. The example given

in this regard is that even if one is hungry, if on a particular day he is

determined to observe fasting, he can naturally conquer the disturbances of

hunger and thirst. If one is determined not to be envious of anyone, he can

naturally conquer anger. Similarly, one can give up the desire to accumulate

wealth simply by considering how difficult it is to protect the money in

one's possession. If one keeps a large amount of cash with him, he is always

anxious about keeping it properly. Thus if one discusses the disadvantages

of accumulating wealth, he can naturally give up business without

difficulty.

 

SB 7.15.22 ppt.