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Wheel of Desire

M.L. Varadpande

Publisher: D.K. Printworld

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Summary

Lord Buddha, in his profound wisdom, said that for extinction of human suffering, complete annihilation of desire is the only way. This is the sacred truth of suffering.
Ācārya Cārvāka, equally profound in his thinking, said that life is a continuous celebration of desire. Kāma (desire) and artha (wealth) are the only true goals of life. Beg, steal or borrow, but live life like a king. Enjoy life full as long as one is alive.
Who is correct? Lord Buddha or Ācārya Cārvāka? What is desire really meant to Indian society, religion and culture through ages?
The book tries to address these and similar questions objectively and diligently.
Available since: 11/08/2022.

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