Three qualities form the fundamental basis of all Asuric or demonic natures. They are Kama, krodha and lobha (lust, anger and greed). They destroy the self and foster the demon in man. They have to be overwhelmed and overcome by the divine qualities of Vairagyam, shantam and tyagam - detachment, equanimity and renunciation.
Any trace of the foes, Kama, krodha and lobha left unsuppressed anywhere is a potential danger; so they must be reduced to ashes. That leads to real success in the struggle for the goal. (GV, p. 236)