The basic need would be how to care for yourself. That would include how to provide basic food and accommodation. Abraham Maslow took it from there. Take a look at his pyramid:
Cosmic... Desire is a trap. The reality is within you as your True Self, just on the other side of the Ego. Ramana Maharshi says it nicely.
The Vendanta says
The Absolute is real, the World is unreal: This is the only truth. without Knowledge of the absolute Self there is no end to suffering. He who knows the One in all attains peace. The Absolute is the individual Soul.