Lord Buddha, in his profound wisdom, said that for extinction of human suffering, complete annihilation of desire is the only way. This is the sacred truth of suffering.<br />A¯ca¯rya Ca¯rva¯ka, equally profound in his thinking, said that life is a continuous celebration of desire. Ka¯ma (desire) and artha (wealth) are the only true goals of life. Beg, steal or borrow, but live life like a king. Enjoy life full as long as one is alive.<br />Who is correct? Lord Buddha or A¯ca¯rya Ca¯rva¯ka? What is desire really meant to Indian society, religion and culture through ages?<br />The book tries to address these and similar questions objectively and diligently.