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What does it mean?
Liberation cannot be pursued through desire because wanting freedom is itself a form of bondage.
In plain terms
You are free only when you stop desiring things.
What can you take from it?
True freedom comes from letting go of wants rather than chasing them.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth
  • inner peace

Putting it to work

  • observe desires without acting
  • practice non-attachment
  • seek contentment

Questions to consider

  • Can you pursue freedom without wanting it?
  • What does it mean to be desireless?

Another view

Some argue that healthy desires drive progress and motivation.

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