When you have wasted your vilality in its indulgences, it tosses you up on the rubish heap. It coarsens its victim to the level of the animal. It clouds the perception and dulls the wits.
ANGER
A very useful servant of the negative power. So long as it dominates the mind it is impossible for the individual to make any progress on the spiritual path.
GREED
Its function is to bind us to material things in the mineral world, and so clouds our minds to all higher things. Worst than lust, it hardens the heart and pity, love and kindness leaves him.
ATTACH-
-MENT
Under the guise of a respectful friend, it will tie the individual around the spouse, children, positions of honor, money, house, land and securities, surely correct, but it catches you when it seeks your attention.
EGO
This deadly poison infects the entire being. How vain people become over a partial subjugation of the other passions. We are slaves to the body and we constantly make it the object of attention.
DESIRES
Negative desires drag the attention into the world and keep the individual caught or enslaved by identifying itself with the body. The body is only temporary and the real self is hidden
ANTIDOTES
CHASTITY
Continence and abstinence are the keys in controlling this powerful force.
Few are able to control this passion, however by listening to the Surat Shabd we can overpower the negative force.
FORGIVENESS
Compassion, tolerance, patience and perseverance are the keys to overcoming this negative emotion. Remember that God is everywhere and sees all.
CONTENTMENT
Give thought to only what you actually need, this passion will die of attrition. Think more of giving than of receiving. Have pity on the less fortunate and keep kindness in your heart. Remember all belongs to God.
DETACHMENT-
Make time for family, and selfless service. Make time for spiritual devotion. Remember that liberation is the one reason you are in the world. Be careful of procrastination, where you are caught waiting forever.
HUMILITY
Constantly practise humility, develop a good sence of humour. Avoid all superstitions. Acknowledge your mistakes and stop trying to point out other persons faults
LOVE
Love is the panacea for all ills. It is the solution for every negative state of mind. By attaching a loving heart in all your endeavours you can keep above the five deadly passions
LUST