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Desiring Desirelessness
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Welcome to Episode 79 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are.
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Episode Summary:
Join us in another insightful episode of The Daily Vedantic as we explore the intriguing concept of "Desiring Desirelessness." Dive into the profound wisdom of Vedanta, addressing the question of whether the desire for liberation from desire is just another desire. Understand the essence of yearning for freedom from constraints, and discover how the philosophy guides us to utilize our innate desires for a higher purpose. Uncover the transformative journey of attaching to non-attachment and desiring desirelessness as a means to transcend suffering. Join us on the Vedantic path to liberation!
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