Greed

Passionate, hungry for the fruits of action, greedy, harmful in nature, impure, swayed by elation and grief — such a doer is proclaimed to be rajasic.

Threefold is the gate of this hell that destroys the soul — desire, anger, and greed. Therefore one should abandon these three.

From sattva, knowledge is born; from rajas, greed alone arises; and from tamas come negligence and delusion — and ignorance as well.

Alas! How terrible it is that we are resolved to commit such a great sin, driven by greed for royal pleasures, bent on slaying our own kin.

Greed, restless activity, the undertaking of actions, unrest, and longing — these arise when rajas is ascendant, O best of the Bharatas.

Even if they, with minds overtaken by greed, do not see the wrong in destroying the family and the sin in betraying friends —

He is completely emancipated who does not covet others' belongings, never disregards anyone, transcends all dualities, and has a soul free from attachment.

The Lord said, "It is desire and wrath, born from passion, that is our enemy here, a monster of greed and sin."

Bound by hundreds of ropes of hope, driven by desire and anger, they strive to amass wealth by unjust means for the sake of sensual pleasure.

This I have gained today; this wish I shall yet fulfil; this wealth is mine — and more will come to me again.

If our mind is in constant union with God, the flow of our devotion remains unobstructed, we will remain happy all the time. But in case the flow of devotion is interrupted by a blockage in the form of greed for wealth, ego, jealousy and hatred, this pleasure or joy will not reach us.

As soon as the desire for one thing is satisfied, the urge for another follows. Every time man thinks that he will not ask for anything more if he gets this particular object. But he starts wanting something else as soon as the earlier want is satisfied. This chain will never end and you will remain involved in this vast material world.

A person who is always immersed in the pool of the divine knowledge, a devotee, remains unaffected by the allurements of the worldly wealth, the evils like greed and pride, even though they are very much there.

The desire or greed for wealth is like a swamp. Once a man is caught into it and tries himself to come out, he goes deeper and deeper into it. But if somebody outside helps him with a rope or even with hand, the man succeeds to come out. Exactly like this, the world is also a swamp; but if we seek the support of God, take help from saints, we are saved.

An ignorant person treads on the thorns of five notorious instincts — lust, anger, greed, passion and ego — and feels the pain but still continues to walk on the same. Saintly people too walk on these thorns, but they cover their feet with the shoes of spiritual enlightenment, and so the thorns do not prick them.

Greed is their covering and their bedding. They are addicted to greed, always indulging in sensual pleasures and gluttony, with no fear of punishment in the afterlife.

They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.

They are free from passion, greed, pride, and arrogance. For them, prosperity and adversity are the same.

Lust, anger, vanity, and covetousness are all paths leading to hell. Abjuring these, adore the Hero of Raghu's line, whom saints worship.

One who remains unaffected by the allure of women, stays vigilant even in the darkest night of anger, and is not entangled in greed, is equal to you, O Lord of Raghus.