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फ़ायदा माने क्या? || आचार्य प्रशांत, युवाओं के संग (2012)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Present Moment
Future
Excellence
Self-Observation
Conditioning
Fear
Awareness
Enjoyment
Description

Acharya Prashant discusses the disconnect between current actions and future rewards, noting that while work happens in the present, profit is expected in the future. This gap is typically filled with waiting, frustration, and anxiety. He uses the analogy of waiting for a delayed train to illustrate how being future-oriented leads to irritation because the individual is not truly present. Most people live their lives for a future result—such as a job after four years of study—rather than finding joy in the activity itself. This constant focus on the future prevents one from experiencing the present moment. He emphasizes that true understanding comes from observing one's own life from morning to evening rather than relying on external scriptures or philosophies. He points out that people often depend on external environments or teachers to look within, comparing this to being on a ventilator. He argues that the capability for self-realization is inherent. Fear, such as the fear of public speaking, arises because individuals are concerned with the image they have created in the eyes of others. To see the truth, one must be free from preconceived notions and the heavy burden of past conditioning. Acharya Prashant explains that excellence is a byproduct of enjoyment and love, not greed, fear, or duty. When an individual truly enjoys an activity, excellence follows naturally without the need for rigid schedules or external pressure. He asserts that the world guarantees sustenance for those who achieve excellence through genuine passion. He encourages living with awareness rather than sleepwalking through life, urging individuals to stop seeking external techniques and instead focus on understanding their own daily existence.