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361. Desire is the seed that yieldeth unto every soul, and always, a never-failing crop of births.

362. If thou must needs long for anything, long for freedom from reincarnation : and that freedom shall come to thee if thou long to conquer longing.

363. There is no greater wealth here below than desirelessness : and wherever thou goest thou canst find no treasure that equalleth it.

364. Purity is nought but freedom from desire : and this freedom is achieved by yearning for perfect truthfulness.

365. It is those that have conquered their desire that are called the liberated ones: the others appear to be free but they are verily in bondage. Rh