What's the best way to overcome desires, fulfillment or denial?
—sam, us
Dear Sam,
This is the battle of life that we are all fighting. I am glad you have reached this realization. When you really want freedom, you are ready to embrace the spiritual path and use the weapons of the meditation techniques to free yourself from the bondage of desires. The way to overcome desires is to detach yourself from them, by drawing back to your center.
If you are interested in practicing meditation, please explore different offerings and instructions for meditation at Ananda.org. Here is a direct link to the page about the Hong-Sau technique of concentration which will help you start the process.
The breath is connected to desires. When you practice watching the breath, and repeating the mantra, you start to detach yourself from desires.
The Hong-Sau technique is a part of the Path of Kriya Yoga which is the highway to achieving the state of bliss. If you are interested in this path, please read about it in our site’s meditation section.
Swami Kriyananda recommended to ask yourself when a desire come up: Is this going to lead me towards freedom or bondage?
Self control is essential, plus daily practice of meditation. Through the path of Kriya Yoga you will be able to transform yourself, get rid of desires, and gradually achieved the state of bliss.
Blessings to you on this journey to Self-realization,
Nayaswami Diksha
