Yogic Reflections - Arishadvarga The Six Enemies Of The Mind

This is a poem on Arishadvarga, the Six Enemies of the Mind. These are the inner obstacles that create suffering and prevent us from realizing our highest potential. They are often seen as the root causes of human bondage and are critical to understand for anyone on the path of yoga, self-realization, or personal growth.

The term Arishadvarga comes from Sanskrit: Ari means enemy, Shad means six, and Varga means group. So, these are the six enemies or vices that live within the human mind. They are:
Kama – Desire or Lust
Krodha – Anger
Lobha – Greed
Moha – Delusion or Attachment
Mada – Pride or Arrogance
Matsarya – Jealousy or Envy
These six negative tendencies disturb our inner peace, cloud our judgment, and keep us bound to the cycle of suffering and rebirth, known as samsara.

For a detailed talk on this, search for my talk titled "Yogic Philosophy - Arishadvarga The Six Enemies Of The Mind."

Let the words of this poem guide you toward a mindset of serenity, balance, and freedom.