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The Inner Enemy: Lust, Greed, Anger & the Arishadvargas
How Bhaja Govindam, Kabir, and Yogi Vemana Expose the Six Enemies Within (Arishadvargas)
January 29, 2026
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•9 minute read
Section 2 of 10
The Arishadvargas: Not Sins, But Chains
The six enemies are often misunderstood as moral commandments: do not desire, do not be angry.
But Indian philosophy goes deeper.
These enemies are dangerous because they:
• cloud discrimination
• create compulsive reactions
• strengthen ego-identification
• keep awareness outward
In short, they prevent the fundamental inquiry:
Who am I beyond desire, anger, pride, and fear?
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