Editing As and Icha (section)

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Ichhā means desire or craving that arises from the mann (mind). It is often linked with lobh (greed) and expectation without rightful action.

Forms of Ichhā: Kabir says —

ਕਬੀਰ ਆਈ ਮੁਝਹਿ ਪਹਿ ਅਨਿਕ ਕਰੇ ਕਰਿ ਭੇਸ ॥

ਹਮ ਰਾਖੇ ਗੁਰ ਆਪਨੇ ਉਨਿ ਕੀਨੋ ਆਦੇਸੁ ॥੮॥

Ichhā comes in countless disguises (bhes), appearing through worldly parpaṇch like building prestige, temples, or derās.

Attack on Intellect: Ichhā strikes the matt (intellect). If unchecked, it enslaves the mind.

Victory through Wisdom: True wisdom (gur-matt) protects against māyā kī ichhā. When wisdom awakens, Ichhā is subdued—she “raises her hands in surrender,” accepting the supremacy of Truth.

Positive vs Negative Ichhā:

Mann kī ichhā → negative, bound to greed and maya.

Chitt kī ichhā → arises from inner self (antar ātmā), aligned with Truth, and overlaps with ās.

Thus in Gurmat, Ichhā is not destroyed by force but by understanding. Through self-realization, Ichhā bows down before awakened Buddhi.

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