In this video, Nataraj unpacks the illusion of #desire and how it keeps us trapped in an endless cycle of fulfillment and frustration. Drawing from #AdvaitaVedanta and the teachings of Swami Sivananda, he explains how deeply ingrained habits—#vasanas—carry momentum, much like a cargo ship at sea. Even when we attempt to stop, our conditioned mind keeps moving forward. But is true #freedom possible? Through self-inquiry, Nataraj reveals how #spiritualawakening begins when we see how desire is “baked into the Maya.” The more it is fulfilled, the more it amplifies—yet when it is denied, it often leads to #anger and #frustration. This is the paradox of the seeking mind. Using powerful analogies and scriptural wisdom, he explores how anger impacts memory, creating blind loops of suffering. If we cannot remember the pattern, we remain caught in it. The key, Nataraj explains, is to see desire for what it is—not something to suppress, but something to transcend. By turning inward and becoming aware of the mind’s tricks, we gain the clarity to step out of the loop. True #selfrealization arises not through struggle but through understanding.

This Clip is from a Satsang with Nataraj that was recorded on 03/07/2025 from Rishikesh, India.