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discrimination to zero level. One should guard
himself against them.
The simple and popular meaning of the
word kama is worldly desires. Another is
desire for carnal gratification. Both the aspects
of kama, of course in limits, are considered
necessary for running family life. These two
are like two shores of the river within which
the river flows and proves useful for the
mankind. When the river starts overflowing
the shors, breaking down the embankment,
it sounds peril. Similarly, when human desires
override the restraints, limits and order, they
prove disastrous. This is called moral decline
of man. A good man is known by high ideals
and inspiring life-values which he believes in.
Gita instructs the man in the above quote to
avoid the excess of desires and wishes. These
turn a man's life into hell.