Dvesha: Embracing Discomfort
Dvesha, or aversion, is our tendency to reject things we fear or dislike. Overcoming aversion involves leaning into discomfort, which weakens its hold. For me, even something as small as trying celery juice opened me to the power of embracing rather than avoiding.
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A “Chance Encounter” with Wisdom: The Teacher Appears (Understanding the Kleshas and Finding Peace)
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Known as the “five obstacles” in yogic and Buddhist philosophy, the Kelshas are believed to be the root causes of human suffering, clouding our understanding and leading to attachment, aversion, and pain.
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