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Desire Is Like Burning Fire and One Can Never Satisfy It by Fulfilling Them

आवृतं ज्ञानमेतेन ज्ञानिनो नित्यवैरिणा |
कामरूपेण कौन्तेय दुष्पूरेणानलेन च || 3.39||

āvṛitaṁ jñānam etena jñānino nitya-vairiṇā
kāma-rūpeṇa kaunteya duṣhpūreṇānalena cha|| 3.39||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 3- Ver. 39:

Even the most knowledgeable people’s wisdom is clouded by the eternal foe, desire, which is like an uncontrollable fire.

Explanation

Shri Krishna claims that desire is the “that” that covers “this” intelligence. If wisdom is clouded, prakriti takes back hold of us, then we descend into the depths of insanity. He refers to desire as an eternal foe.
We may believe we have controlled desire, but the seed of desire lies in the guise of likes and dislikes. It will appear and turn into a powerful urge when we least anticipate it. As a result, Shri Krishna urges us to be ever attentive and aware of our desires by referring to them as an eternal enemy.

The metaphor of a fire is sometimes used to describe desire. No matter how much gasoline is added to fire, it never says no. As long as fuel is available, it can survive endlessly. It, on the other hand, comes to an end the moment it runs out of fuel.

As a result, Shri Krishna advises us to shift our attention away from like and dislike thoughts as soon as we become aware of them. It is the power of thought that fuels the growth of likes and dislikes.

Verse & what we can learn

One can only eradicate desire by removing it totally but not by fulfilling it.
What does the Bhagavad Gita say about human desires, we have known Krishna on desire, gives an elaborate description of Bhagavad Gita all is clouded by desire, this is what we come to know, and how to control anger Bhagavad Gita, shows us the way.

To regulate the desires and have the wisdom to make the right choices in life that will lead to material and spiritual progress one needs to have a balanced state of mind. Teachings of Krishna give the right direction to life and Daily practice of meditation helps us by giving us the inner strength to follow the path that Krishna has shown us.
There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verse, Shri Krishna tells Arjuna about the places where desire is born.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…