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Craving

Pali:
Taṇha
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Sanskrit:
Taṇha
Synonyms:
desire, thirst, longing, greed
Definition :

The powerful, unquenchable desire for pleasurable experiences, material possessions, or states of being, which fuels attachment and perpetuates suffering.

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