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SHADRIPUS DR SHRINIWAS KASHALIKAR

Most probably; the fish does not desire to fly!

We however; have a variety of such supernatural desires! Many of these desires are accomplished and we not only fly; but actually travel in the space also!

But; even more supernatural goals have been the conquest of SHADRIPUS viz. sexual instinct, desires, attachment, anger, jealousy etc.

It is said that some individuals have conquered these. There is no reason to disbelieve this; even if we are unable to conquer them; just as we dont disbelieve the cosmonauts traveling in the space; even if we have not entered the space.

But the preaching; of conquering of the SHADRIPUS (without any reference to holistic renaissance); as ideal; causes (in most of us) a conflict (and stress); between physiological instincts and needs (which keep compelling for satiation from within) and the impossible ideals of abstinence.

But apart from this conflict; in the apparently supernatural but actually petty pursuit; we forget the basic premise of the principle of individual and universal blossoming!

No wonder; we have arrogance about our spirituality (e.g. our practice of NAMASMARAN or other SADHANA) on the one hand; and the stark reality of inappropriate perspective, policies, plans, programs, laws and their implementation resulting in crimes, frustration, disease, disorder and destitution; on the other!