It’s a great thing not to be submissive to authority. One doesn’t needlessly bow down, because that would be detrimental to one’s interests. So, it’s all right if you are careful. But being careful is one thing, and becoming psychotic about that is another thing. Obviously, let’s try on one’s own first. But we all know how limited we are beyond a point. And when we come to that point, one needs to look beyond herself, that one needs to seek help.
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Questioner: Namaste Acharya Ji. I don't know what the problem is. I'm in a deep state of confusion. Everything on the outside is okay. The work that I do, I like the work that I do. I enjoy it. On the periphery, what I see is that I also don't like taking any form of authority, any form of instruction. I know that I need to let my guard down and let you help me.
Acharya Prashant: Why should I scold you at a time and place of your choice? I'll do that when you least expect it. So for now, let me disappoint you. No, I'm not done yet.
See, it's all right. It's a great thing not to be submissive to authority. In fact, as a person, when you see that, I so very much resonate with you. I've been exactly this kind of person.
At the same time, I don't want to yield to authority for my own good, right? Things must have a reason. One doesn't needlessly bow down, because that would be detrimental to one's interests. It's not merely a matter of the ego's whims. I don't want to be submissive. If I am submissive, that would hurt me, hurt me not in the sense of feelings, but in the sense of my real interests.
