Date: July 20, 2025
Speaker: Dr. Rajesh Savera
On July 20th, a live session was held with Dr. Rajesh Savera centered on the transformative wisdom found in Ekotara Āgama 21.9. The focus was on the śramaṇa—the renunciant who walks the path of discipline, insight, and realization. The teachings dive deep into the roots of desire, the nature of form, and the quiet freedom that arises when one sees clearly and lets g
DESIRE AS DISEASE: KĀMA MAHĀVYĀDHI
In the Ekotara Āgama, desire (kāma) is not framed as a sin or moral failing. Instead, it is seen as a great disease (mahāvyādhi)—a deeply embedded condition that clouds the mind and hinders clarity. The true śramaṇa is one who understands this deeply and abandons desire not through force or denial, but through wisdom and direct insight. This release is known as kāma prahāṇa—the quiet letting go of craving and clinging.
THE WAY OF THE ŚRAMAṆA
A genuine śramaṇa moves through life with integrity, embodying the inner discipline (ācāra) expected of a renunciant. Whether referred to as a brāhmaṇa, sadhu, or yogi, such a person reflects noble qualities born from realization (sākṣātkāra). This is not a life of suppression but of authentic inner freedom—a joyful state where desire no longer dictates the rhythm of the heart.
RŪPA AND RASA: THE ALLURE OF FORM
One of the most compelling teachings discussed was on rūpa (form) and its seductive nature. The Āgama explains that form is not inherently wrong, but our attachment to its taste—its rasa—is what leads to suffering. Using a vivid example, the text describes the beauty of a noble or radiant woman, symbolizing the kind of perfect form that easily captures the senses. It’s not the form itself, but the instant craving it triggers, that becomes the seed of bondage.
SEEING WITHOUT CLINGING
The śramaṇa does not reject beauty. Instead, they see how beauty becomes bondage—how attraction subtly becomes dependence. And in that awareness, the tight grip of craving begins to release. This clarity doesn’t lead to cold detachment, but to a peaceful mastery of the mind.
CONCLUSION
Dr. Savera’s session on Ekotara Āgama 21.9 revealed a profound truth: spiritual practice is not about repression, but about liberation through understanding. By seeing desire for what it truly is, and gently releasing it, we return to a natural state of ease, clarity, and inner joy. This is the essence of the śramaṇa’s path—a path of insight, freedom, and deep, quiet fulfillment.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKCtnNdYIj8
