There are many paths suggested in Indian philosophy, especially Yoga, Vedanta and Buddhist philosophy, to achieve freedom from desires or detachment. Some practical and spiritual ways to achieve this are
Maharishi says accept the nature of your dreams. Calm the mind through meditation and observe the thoughts. Perception of which desires write you in bondage.
Q: Where is this desire taking me is it the coveted Sukh Devi
Develop Vivek (distinction between right and wrong) and detachment (dispassion). Accept the transience of material pleasures. In the Gita, Lord Krishna says that happiness and sorrow come, but are not affected.
Reduce suggestions towards incurable pleasures. Gradually turn the mind from worldly waves to the triguna atman or the ultimate truth.
Do regular meditation, pranayama and yogasanas. These help to control the mind and reduce globalization.
Especially “Dhyan Yoga” or “Yoga” helps in achieving concentration of mind and gives peace to thoughts.
Do Satsang (company of gentlemen). Read spiritual scriptures like Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, or Ramcharitmanas. Our mind gets high thoughts.
Take the help of Guru or spiritual guide, who shows you the right direction.
Do nishkam karma, i.e. fulfill the desire of the fruit. This gradually reduces the desires of the mind.
By serving students, it helps the employed people and purifies the mind.
Control the senses. Stay away from excess food, extravagant entertainment, or material pleasures.
Follow Brahmacharya (restraint), as it directs the energy towards spiritual development.
Complete freedom from resolutions is possible only when the soul is realized. According to Vedanta, you yourself are the form of “Sat Chit Anand”. Follow the path of “Atma-Vikas” to know this truth.
Meditate on mahavakyas like Aham Brahmasmi (I am Brahma).
Don’t shop. This is a wonderful process. Seriousness and continuous practice is necessary.
Don’t suppress the startup thoughts in your mind, rather slowly turn them towards a higher goal.
Spend some time every day for self-introspection and sadhana.
Just like the water of a river loses its identity when it merges with the ocean, similarly desires automatically end when the mind is immersed in the ultimate truth.
