What are the impure tendencies (vasanas) that we must overcome consciously through our Sadhana? Bhagawan lovingly identifies these for us today so that we may be vigilant.
The impure tendencies lead one to vices such as craving to see things that cater to lower desires (like cinema pictures); eating dishes that are full of passion (rajasic) like fish and flesh; drinking intoxicants that ruin one’s personality by developing anger, delusion, greed, conceit, deceit, hatred, envy, etc. Impure tendencies are of three types: a) Worldly impulses, b) scholarly or intellectual impulses, and c) physical or bodily impulses. The physical impulses make men desire a beautiful physique, strong and sturdy build, glossy skin that will never be disfigured by wrinkles, and round hard muscles. Scholarly impulses prompt one to crave being known as an unrivaled expert and to crave defeat of every competitor in the field. And lastly, worldly impulses make one crave glory, power, personal authority, and pomp. All desires can be grouped under these heads; they are all impulses. They bind you to the wheel of birth and death (samsara) and tie you down to this Earth.
– Dhyana Vahni, Ch 11.
