Curbing of Desire

அவா இல்லாதவர்க்குத் துன்பம் இல்லையாகும், அவா இருந்தால் எல்லாத் துன்பங்களும் மேலும் மேலும் ஒழியாமல் வரும்.

ஆசை இல்லாதவர்களுக்குத் துன்பம் இல்லை ஆசை உண்டானால், அதைத் தொடர்ந்து துன்பமும் மேலும் மேலும் வந்து கொண்டிருக்கும்

Always wanting more gives us fresh reasons to feel unhappy. One purchase can lead to wanting the next expensive thing. The couplet points to freedom from constant wanting as a way out. Letting go of desire breaks this repeated pattern of pain.

Personal

You stop chasing newer phones and feel less unhappy with yours.

Workplace

You let go of wanting every promotion and stop feeling hurt by others' success.

Family

You stop wanting a grander home and enjoy time together.

Society

Neighbors stop competing over expensive celebrations and feel less pressure to spend.

Decision-making

Before buying something, ask whether wanting it is making you unhappy.

Integrity

Let go of a desire for money that tempts you to lie.

Communication

Notice how often your complaints come from wanting more.

Leadership

Avoid feeding your team's constant desire for bigger rewards.

Governance

Do not let a desire for greater power drive public decisions.

Help others see when wanting more brings more worry. Show freedom from constant wanting through your own everyday choices.

“What desire is bringing you repeated worry, and what might letting it go change?”