Square 4: Greed (Lobh) – The Endless Thirst

The fourth square on your journey through Leela is Lobh, meaning "greed." Appearing within the foundational Root Chakra (Muladhara), greed manifests as a constant craving for more—more wealth, possessions, power, or recognition—often driven by a deep sense of insecurity or fear of scarcity.

What is Lobh?

In Sanskrit, Lobh translates directly as "greed" or "covetousness." It's the insatiable hunger to possess and control, rooted deeply in feelings of inadequacy, fear, or insecurity. Left unchecked, greed creates a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction, as no amount of external abundance ever feels sufficient.

In the Leela game, greed is encountered early, emphasizing its foundational role in human suffering. Recognizing and overcoming greed is essential for spiritual advancement.

Symbolism of Lobh in Leela

Landing on Lobh invites you to:

Recognize Scarcity Mindset: Identify how feelings of "not having enough" may drive compulsive actions.
Explore Inner Fulfillment: Realize that true satisfaction cannot be found in external acquisitions but arises from inner peace and contentment.
Embrace Abundance: Understand that genuine abundance is an inner state—free from attachment and fear of loss.

Greed challenges you to shift your perspective from external acquisition to internal abundance, satisfaction, and gratitude.

Key Insights from Lobh

Reflecting on greed can help you cultivate deeper insight:

Greed and Insecurity: Greed often arises from underlying fears of not being "enough" or not having enough.
Impermanence: Everything material is temporary. Clinging tightly to possessions or status is inherently unsatisfying because it's inevitably transient.
Inner Wealth: True wealth is internal, marked by peace, gratitude, and the joy found in simplicity.

Reflective Exercise: Transforming Greed into Gratitude

Engage in this short meditation to explore and transform feelings of greed:

Sit quietly in a comfortable position and close your eyes.
Reflect on something you deeply desire or something you've recently felt compelled to acquire or achieve.
Notice the emotions behind this desire: fear, insecurity, or anxiety about scarcity.
Shift your awareness gently toward gratitude. Think of three things you currently have that bring you genuine happiness or fulfillment.
Silently repeat to yourself:

"I have enough. I am enough."

Allow these feelings of gratitude and abundance to replace the hunger of greed, even if only for a moment.

Journal Prompt for Greed (Lobh):

What areas of your life trigger feelings of greed or constant dissatisfaction?
What deeper fears or insecurities might lie beneath your desires for "more"?
How can practicing gratitude regularly help transform your mindset from scarcity to abundance?

Moving Forward in the Game

As your Leela journey unfolds, let the insights gained from reflecting on greed help you cultivate inner abundance and true contentment. Recognizing and releasing your attachment to material desires prepares you for the deeper exploration of your earthly existence (Bhu-Loka), which you'll encounter in the next square.

Roll the dice once more, now with gratitude and an open heart.

Square Navigation

Current Position

Current Square: 4 - Greed (Lobh)
Chakra: Muladhara (Root Chakra)
Previous: Square 3: Anger (Krodh)
Next: Square 5: Physical Plane (Bhu-Loka)

Muladhara Chakra Squares

Progress Through the Game

Current Position: Square 4 of 72
Current Chakra: Muladhara (1 of 8)
Chakra Progress: 4/9 Squares

Roll the dice once more, now with gratitude and an open heart.

Namaste.