Yogi Vemana is perhaps the most practical voice. He speaks directly to everyday life: • pride • greed • hypocrisy • family obsession • ego Vemana on Wealth and Social Respect Telugu పుత్తడిగలవాని కాలి పుణ్డియు వసుధలోన వార్త కెక్కును. పేదవాని ఇంట పెండ్లైన ఎరుగరు. విశ్వదాభిరామ వినుర వేమా॥ Meaning “The rich man’s small wound becomes world news. The poor man’s wedding goes unnoticed.” Commentary: Attachment to Status is Bondage Householders often suffer because of comparison: • “What will society say?” • “How will I appear?” • “Am I respected?” Vemana laughs at this illusion. True worth is inner. Vemana on Desire as Chain Telugu ఆశే పాశము మనసు బంధము ఆశ విడిచిన నాడే ముక్తి. విశ్వదాభిరామ వినుర వేమా॥ Meaning “Desire is the rope that binds the mind. The day desire is dropped, liberation begins.” Commentary: Freedom is Inner Release The householder’s problem is not home… It is the rope of craving.