The Dangers of Craving in Buddhism
four unfortunate realms [abhāyabhūmi]. Just as the swift currents of a river tend to sweep away all things to the ocean that fall within its reach, desire will tend to pull all beings who entertain it
…someness, which includes detrimental deeds, speech, and thinking patterns. The relentless nature of cravings is akin to a river's current, sweeping everything away, emphasizing the urgent need for understandi…