8. Nature of Desire and Control
Desire, when uncontrolled, leads to conflict and societal disintegration. All major religions and educational systems advocate for controlling desire to prevent chaos. This control is necessary because unchecked desire can result in competition, aggression, and conflict, which destabilize society.
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The dialogue explores how thought creates mental images to avoid facing reality, providing a false sense of security. These static images often conflict with the dynamic nature of living beings, leading to personal relationship issues. It also highlights the need to control desire to prevent societal chaos. Overall, it emphasizes the illusion of security in mental constructs and the importance of confronting reality. This is from a video on the 'Krishnamurti Foundation Trust' YouTube channel.
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