Inclination, impression of anything remaining in the subconscious mind from past action. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Wishes lead to action, action leaves a scar, a Vasana on the mind: Be alone with yourself and then the mind can be negated.

The Vasanas, or impressions are of two categories. ‘Shubha’, or Beneficient, and ‘Asubha’, or Maleficent. Beneficent Vasanas help liberation, Japa, Dhyana, good works, charity, justice, unselfish service, fortitude, compassion - these are all beneficent. The maleficent tendencies of anger, cruelty, greed, lust, egoism have to be uprooted with the help of the beneficent; and finally, as the thorn with which the thorn in the foot is removed, is also thrown away, the Vasanas that were used to overcome the Vasanas that hurt are also to be discarded. The Subha-vasana are the products of attachment and produce further attachment, which may persist through many births. The Jivanmukta too, has to conquer the Subha-vasanas. For him, they should be like a burnt rod that cannot bind. In fact the entire group, sensual craving, desire, and greed, gets burnt the moment the Atman is visualised. He will not be inclined towards anyone or anything, nor will he be attached. Where the sun sets, there he lays himself down for rest. He moves among men, unknown and unrecognised, seeking no recognition, why, even avoiding it. (UV)

A camphor box has the smell of camphor even after all the camphor is removed. The body is a container smelling of sensual pleasures. Even after desires curbed, vasanas (remnant of desire) exist. As long as the highest tinge of desire exists, vasanaswill prevail. As long as vasanas exist, one cannot reach God. So, patiently maintain self-effort with determination till the final trace of desire is erased. This is Atma Buddha - Teaching of the Atman. (SSB 1995, p. 84)