Chapter 3 - Two Root Defilements

Samsara is unmeasurable in that the beginning of it is inconceivable. Being shrouded in ignorance (Avijja)and bound up by craving (Tanha) the beginning of beings who are undergoing round of rebirths from one existence to another is incomprehensible. The first predominant factor of the potential force of Samsara is ignorance (Avijja) which binds the beings so he cannot see the Truth as it really is, and the second, its ally is craving or lust (Tanha), which binds or fetters oneself, to one's own family, property, possessions, wealth and all animate and inanimate objects.