The Daily Vedantic Ep 590: Why Desire Might Be the Thing Keeping Us From the Divine
Nov 29, 2025
Explore how desire creates separation from the divine, as discussed through the lenses of Vedanta and Buddhism. Discover the intriguing idea that giving leads to true fulfillment, while desire obscures our inner divinity. Delve into the notion that we are already complete and that purpose lies in generosity, not personal gain. Listen as ancient teachings validate the belief that true peace and prosperity stem from giving without attachment, achieving unity with the divine through selfless acts.
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Spartan Shield Metaphor For Gifts
- Beshara compares skills and gifts to a Spartan shield that protects others, not just yourself.
- He uses the shield-to-shield metaphor to show our capacities are meant for community service.
Desire Creates Separation From The Divine
- Desire and attachment create a separation that hides our true divinity.
- James Beshara says becoming desireless reveals union with the divine.
Desire As Symbolic Distance
- Desire functions as symbolic distance from the divine across traditions.
- Beshara links 'shaitan' and Satan to the idea of separation caused by desire.
