Can there be an equal balance between desires and necessities in life?

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Can there be an equal balance between desires and necessities in life?

This question needs a sort of re-examination and also some revaluation. The question framed needs a little modification. ‘Necessities’ need immediate attention, while ‘desire’ is futuristic. If a desire is not fulfilled, you can still carry on your life. But if necessities are not met with, it is impossible to live. So, necessity is for the moment, while desire is for the future. Also, desire needs a plan, whereas necessity needs immediate implementation. Desire is an expectation, whereas necessity calls for ready action. Desire is something which I may not deserve; but necessity is the one without which I cannot manage.

Therefore, there really is nothing like “maintaining a balance between desires and necessitiesâ€. Desire—leave it for the future. After all, if it gets fulfilled, okay; if it is not, all the better, because who knows if the fulfilment of that desire is good for you. That desire, which is fulfilled now, you may think is good because it is in your favour; but in the long run, it may turn out to be a curse, who knows?

So, desire-fulfilment need not necessarily be a boon. It may turn into a curse later on, in the course of time, along with growing experience and exposure. On the other hand, necessity is necessary for our daily life, and therefore cannot be ignored.

So, in fact, desires and necessities are applicable to different periods of time. One (necessities) is for now, while the other (desires) is for later. One is for this moment, while the other is left to the future. There need not be any balance about this. These necessities can continue, while those desires may be cut short selflessly with a preparedness of spirit, of acceptance, come what may. Have the feeling: “Desires fulfilled or desires unfulfilled, it is all for my own good.â€

 

Jai Sai Ram