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the more the desire for it, just the same way
as the more ghee into the fire, the more strong
the flames. This is an inviolable law.
Lord Shri Krishna says: 'Consume and
use the worldly things according to your need.
Excessive consumption leads to the man's
downfall and weakens the spiritual strength.
The consumables weaken the strength of the
senses. Consequently, the man meets an
untimely death. The wise keep their needs
and desires to the minimum. He collects only
such consumables and comforts as are
necessary for life and helpful in achieving its
aim.'
Gitas message is clear: 'Do not run after
luxuries of life, wealth and money like a mad.
These are illusions and are out to cheat you.
Whosoever chased them, returned
disappointed at last. These things never end,