Buddha said to Mahanama

Your mind has not overcome the basic instincts, that's howyou get engrossed in greed, animosity and ignorance. if thesebasic instinct u could have overcome u might not haveremained a wordly person. These instincts cause pain anddisturbance. Even though a follower understands ill effect, butdoes not know any oher path to purse, he returns back tothese instincts. However once he gets a path which provideshim inner happiness and peace, then he leaves these  instinct.#mind #happiness #ignorance #Dharma #lifehacks #inspiration

                                                                                                 MAJJHIM NIKAY -