The Satsang Life

The illusion of Desire: Lessons from Gunatitanand Swami

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Have you ever tried to catch your own shadow? No matter how fast you run or how cleverly you maneuver, it always stays just out of reach. Through this simple yet striking image, Gunatitanand Swami reveals a profound spiritual truth—a shadow cannot be caught. And in much the same way, neither can material desire ever be fully satisfied. The Endless Nature of Desire Why More Is Never Enough Material desires behave exactly like shadows. The more we chase them, the farther they seem to stretch. Wealth, recognition, success—each achievement briefly excites us, only to be followed by another longing. “No [Read More…]