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Vedic approach to desire

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist Buddha said that desire is the cause of suffering. Outgrowing desire enables one to experience freedom from suffering. The Vedic approach was very…

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Published January 2, 2020 · 3 min read
vedic approach to desire

By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist

Buddha said that desire is the cause of suffering. Outgrowing desire enables one to experience freedom from suffering. The Vedic approach was very different. Suffering can be reduced when we pay attention to, and try to satisfy, each other’s desires. This gave rise to the ritual of yagna.

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