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अब शादी का मन नहीं है || आचार्य प्रशांत (2021)
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Truth
Marriage
Freedom
Responsibility
Consciousness
Liberation
Decision Making
Social Conditioning
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who is experiencing guilt and unrest because her perspective on marriage has changed. Initially, she entered a relationship with the intent of marriage, but after listening to spiritual teachings, she no longer feels the need for it. Her partner, however, argues that not marrying is foolish and warns of future regret and loneliness. Acharya Prashant clarifies that an individual's responsibility is not toward their past decisions or thoughts, but toward the truth. He explains that life is a process of change, and just as physical attributes and ideologies evolve, one's thoughts can also shift toward higher clarity and understanding. There should be no hesitation in abandoning an old idea if a more profound truth is realized. He further explains that the questioner is not obligated to prove or explain her choices to others, as understanding depends on the capacity of both the speaker and the listener. The fundamental question one must ask is the source of their decision: does it come from consciousness and wisdom, or from social conditioning and physical impulses? Acharya Prashant emphasizes that his role is to provide spiritual principles, such as the supremacy of liberation and truth, rather than giving specific life instructions. He advises the questioner to be honest with herself, maintain her freedom, and not allow others to dominate her life, asserting that the application of these principles is her own responsibility.