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Desire is not seen openly in one who follows dharma in married life. Through righteous conduct between spouses, even Vedic dharma is upheld.
Cupid waits like a moth for the right moment to attack, and repeatedly plucks the bowstring to release arrows of desire, especially in divine unions.
A clever person may dodge Cupid’s first few arrows, but even he succumbs to the enchanting fifth—melodious voice—thus love finally prevails.
For a king burning with desire, even the Lord of light seems to send down stars as gatekeepers, to aid him in gaining union with his beloved.
The charm of women lies in their appearance, speech, grace, virtues, playful actions, and understanding of the lover’s mind.
Even desire is said to be rooted in cosmic illusion. Through its association, the Lord himself becomes the actor in the drama of creation and destruct...
Those whose very nature is desire-driven cannot easily be purified. Just as a noble guest doesn’t linger in a wicked host’s home, purity leaves the im...
The fire of love grows through the sighs of separation. The beloved, though not burned, is kept alive by the showers of her own tears. O Lord, please ...
A man driven by lust should not approach the wife of a great soul. Even Indra, who coveted Ahalya, suffered with a thousand wounds.
The strength by which a person resists desire, anger, fear, and greed in critical tasks is the true ‘mantra shakti’—the power of wise counsel.
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