The Three Eshanās (त्री एषणाः) are fundamental desires mentioned in Indian philosophy, especially in the Upanishads and later Vedantic thought.
The 3 Eshanās (Three Basic Human Desires)
- वित्तेषणा (Vitteshanā) – Desire for wealth
- Hunger for money, possessions, security, power
- Includes status, comfort, material success
- पुत्रेषणा (Putreshanā) – Desire for progeny
- Desire for children, family continuity, legacy
- Also extends to name, fame, and being remembered
- लोकैषणा (Lokaishanā) – Desire for worlds / recognition
- Desire for pleasure, honor, recognition, or even heaven
- Includes craving for praise, respect, and spiritual rewards
Spiritual Meaning
- These three desires bind a person to samsara (cycle of birth and death).
- Moksha (liberation) is attained by transcending all three eshanās.
- A true sannyasi or enlightened being is said to be free from them.
📜 Source: Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
“When all desires that dwell in the heart are let go,
then the mortal becomes immortal.”
If you want, I can:
- Explain the 3 eshanās vs 4 purusharthas
- Relate them to Lord Shiva / renunciation
- Give simple real-life examples
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