lolupaḥ

 

In Sanskrit, "lolupaḥ" (लोलुपः) primarily means "desirous," 

"covetous," or "eagerly longing for," and it can also convey 

a sense of greed or attachment to objects of desire.

Linguistic Definition

The word lolupaḥ is derived from the root lubh, which pertains to desire. 

Grammatically, it is a masculine singular adjective, and its feminine

form is lolupā, while the neuter abstract can be lolupatva 

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Its meanings include:

• Ardent longing or eagerness for something.
• Greedy or insatiably desirous, especially of wealth or material objects.
• Attached or covetous toward sense-objects or pleasures 

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Scriptural and Philosophical Usage

In Hinduism:

• In Shaivism, lolupaḥ can denote longing or desire, illustrated in 
• texts like the Matsyendrasaṃhitā, describing beings ardently 
• desiring objects or pleasures 

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• In Vedanta, particularly the Aṣṭāvakragītā, lolupaḥ represents 
• someone attached to sense-objects and desires, in contrast 
• with a person who is indifferent and spiritually detached 

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In Srimad-Bhāgavatam (5.14.6):

• "Lolupaḥ" is used to describe a debauchee or someone excessively 
• attached to sense pleasures, such as indulgence in eating, drinking, 
• or sexual activity. The text metaphorically compares such individuals’ 
• pursuit of sense objects to a deer chasing a mirage in a desert,
• highlighting the futility and impermanence of material desire 

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Broader Connotations

• The term conveys intensity of desire, whether for wealth, sensual 
• enjoyment, or objects of attachment.
• Depending on context, it can have neutral, descriptive, or critical 
• connotations, ranging from simple eagerness to morbid greed 
• or insatiable craving.