Temptation

Even for a person of discernment who strives earnestly, O son of Kunti, the turbulent senses can violently carry away the mind.

You cannot realize God if you have even the slightest bit of egoism, attachment to name and form, or worldly desires in your mind.

The heart that has been consumed by worldly desires cannot be influenced by higher feelings and cannot be shaped into a beautiful form.

The secret to happiness lies in letting go of worldly desires and attachments.

The aspirant who is under the guidance of a Master or Guru is safe from being led astray.

Satsanga or association with the Guru is an armour and fortress to guard you against all temptations and unfavourable forces of the material world.

Ask for all the desires rare in the mortal world. Beautiful maidens with chariots and music — none like these can be obtained by humans. Be attended by them, my gift. Ask not about death, Naciketas.

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.

When, through self-control, one is freed from worldly desires, they achieve the highest state and, instead of being a slave to lust and anger, become endowed with divine qualities.

People do not approve of those who are consumed by worldly desires. Every action has a desire at its root, and all desires are like the limbs of the mind.

Those who never cheat, whose behavior is guided by healthy limits, and who control their worldly desires, can overcome all difficulties.

The person who honors those with abilities, never competes with the less capable, remains righteous despite temptation, is humble, truthful, and forgiving, has self-control, is dignified, and has proven themselves in all situations, should be your advisor

Women, dice, hunting, and drinking are the four vices that people become addicted to due to temptation, and they are considered to be the causes of a man's downfall.

Blinded by temptation and the desire for enjoyment, the king destroyed both his present and future gains for the sake of gold.

The Brahmin who cannot resist the temptation to drink wine from this day forward will be considered to have lost their virtue, will be seen as having committed the sin of killing a Brahmin, and will be despised in both this world and the next.

I was led astray by my mindless pride and challenged Indra to a fight.

Then Kus'ik's son, filled with indignation, placed a curse upon the heavenly maid: 'Because you tried to entice my soul, which is fighting to conquer love and rage, stand there, transformed into stone, until ten thousand years have passed, unfortunate maid.'

The entire universe, whatever exists in this changing world, should be covered by the Lord. Protect the Self by renouncing worldly desires. Do not covet anyone's wealth.

True happiness requires more than just knowledge; it demands love. The love of God can only fill a person's heart after it has been purified of worldly desires, and this purification can only be achieved through self-discipline and detachment.

When, through the process of abstinence, one is purified from worldly desires, they reach the highest state and, instead of being a slave to lust and anger, acquire heavenly qualities.