Meaning of the phrase Conquer your desires
Conquer is defined by dictionary.com as -
verb (used with object) to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal
So, would conquering your desire mean overcoming your desire or obtaining (satisfying) the desire?
The context is the following quote from the movie Samsara (2001) -
Is it more important to satisfy a thousand desires (material pleasures) or conquer just one (liberation, which itself is a desire)? (Emphasis added)
My confusion arises because it seems the usage of conquer here could mean both the opposing meanings. In some other contexts, such as conquer your fears and conquer your lower passions, it is clear that it means to overcome and not to succumb. But it's also used to mean to win or gain something in contexts such as conquer the hearts of audience.
Hence my titular question.
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Conquer is defined by dictionary.com as -
verb (used with object) to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal
So, would conquering your desire mean overcoming your desire or obtaining (satisfying) the desire?
The context is the following quote from the movie Samsara (2001) -
Is it more important to satisfy a thousand desires (material pleasures) or conquer just one (liberation, which itself is a desire)? (Emphasis added)
My confusion arises because it seems the usage of conquer here could mean both the opposing meanings. In some other contexts, such as conquer your fears and conquer your lower passions, it is clear that it means to overcome and not to succumb. But it's also used to mean to win or gain something in contexts such as conquer the hearts of audience.
Hence my titular question.
word-usage meaning-in-context phrase-meaning
asked 5 mins ago
yathishyathish
1365
add a comment |
Conquer is defined by dictionary.com as -
verb (used with object) to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal
So, would conquering your desire mean overcoming your desire or obtaining (satisfying) the desire?
The context is the following quote from the movie Samsara (2001) -
Is it more important to satisfy a thousand desires (material pleasures) or conquer just one (liberation, which itself is a desire)? (Emphasis added)
My confusion arises because it seems the usage of conquer here could mean both the opposing meanings. In some other contexts, such as conquer your fears and conquer your lower passions, it is clear that it means to overcome and not to succumb. But it's also used to mean to win or gain something in contexts such as conquer the hearts of audience.
Hence my titular question.
word-usage meaning-in-context phrase-meaning
asked 5 mins ago
yathishyathish
1365
Conquer is defined by dictionary.com as -
verb (used with object) to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal
So, would conquering your desire mean overcoming your desire or obtaining (satisfying) the desire?
The context is the following quote from the movie Samsara (2001) -
Is it more important to satisfy a thousand desires (material pleasures) or conquer just one (liberation, which itself is a desire)? (Emphasis added)
My confusion arises because it seems the usage of conquer here could mean both the opposing meanings. In some other contexts, such as conquer your fears and conquer your lower passions, it is clear that it means to overcome and not to succumb. But it's also used to mean to win or gain something in contexts such as conquer the hearts of audience.
Hence my titular question.
word-usage meaning-in-context phrase-meaning
word-usage meaning-in-context phrase-meaning
asked 5 mins ago
yathishyathish
1365
asked 5 mins ago
yathishyathish
1365
asked 5 mins ago
yathishyathish
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