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The Tyranny of Wealth: Money in Bhaja Govindam and Vemana
How Both Texts Warn Against the Spiritual Dangers of Wealth
February 1, 2026
•Shikshak Content Board
•9 minute read
Section 7 of 9
What is True Wealth?
Indian philosophy offers another definition:
True wealth is:
• contentment
• virtue
• devotion
• wisdom
• liberation
Shankara says: Seek Govinda.
Vemana says: Seek Atma Jnana.
Money cannot purchase either.
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