The Five Kleshas (Afflictions)

Question 1

अविद्या

Answer 1

(Avidyā)

Ignorance or lack of true understanding.

Question 2

अस्मिता

Answer 2

(Asmita)

Egoism or false identification

Question 3

राग

Answer 3

(Rāga)

Attachment or excessive desire

Question 4

द्वेष

Answer 4

(Dveṣa)

Aversion or hatred

Question 5

अभिनिवेश

Answer 5

(Abhiniveśa)

Fear of death or clinging to life.