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The Five Kleshas (afflictions or obstacles) in Yoga Philosophy come from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and are considered the root causes of human suffering. They are:

1. Avidya (Ignorance) – The fundamental misunderstanding of reality, leading to attachment and suffering. It is the root of all other kleshas.

2. Asmita (Ego or "I-ness") – The identification with the self as separate from everything else, creating a sense of individuality that can lead to pride, insecurity, and attachment.

3. Raga (Attachment) – The craving for pleasure, possessions, and experiences, which leads to suffering when they are lost or unattainable.

4. Dvesha (Aversion) – The opposite of attachment, this is the rejection or avoidance of pain, discomfort, or unpleasant experiences, which also causes suffering.

5. Abhinivesha (Fear of Death or Clinging to Life) – The deep-rooted fear of change and the unknown, often manifesting as an attachment to life itself, even when it causes suffering.

Overcoming these kleshas through self-awareness, meditation, and detachment is a key goal in yoga and spiritual practice. Do you relate to any of these in your own experiences? 😊

A “Everything I perceive is a magical lie

A This is a dream? Well maybe a nightmare - suffering is everywhere

We live in the mind of THE ONE ☝🏿”

"The infinite is incomprehensible." Ahh, the existential paradox