Inner Truth: Greed- Gateway to Hell

It is said that greed is a kind of hunger that is never satisfied. Our desire for food ends when our hunger is appeased, our anger also subsides when its purpose is achieved. But! Greed creates a tendency in which the mind is not satisfied even if we get the kingdom of the whole world. Hence, it is this tendency, which is created by acquiring wealth, in a person who possesses it, that leads to corruption at all levels. So does it mean that one should not recognise the importance of wealth and remain poor for the whole life? Not really! What is required, in fact, is to draw a full and clear picture of wealth and to create the right perception of the characteristics of wealth so that people can get a balanced view of it.

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The funniest thing about wealth is that the one who possesses it is always under threat of losing it, the one who does not possess it is always yearning for it and the one who possesses it in balance is always sad while parting with it. However, people believe that it is natural for human beings to have a desire for wealth and its fruits, but they forget that this tendency of making money gives rise to other negative tendencies which are self-destructive.

Hence, while one should not disparage wealth, there has to be a balance through self-control. Only then will the corruption end and will there be a lawful and peaceful society in a real sense.

The author is a spiritual educator and columnist, nikunjji@gmail.com and www.bk.ooo

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