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The most difficult battle to fight || Acharya Prashant, on Vedanta (2021)
Scriptures and Saints
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Consciousness
Bhagavad Gita
Indifference
Spiritual Practice
Shri Krishna
Ego
Self-Realization
Discipline
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that consciously practicing indifference towards the world is highly advisable and necessary, even when the world still holds meaning for an individual. He emphasizes that all practice involves discomfort, pushing boundaries, and testing limits to negate the world's charm. This process is described as a constant strife or a battlefield where one must resist threats and attractions. He contrasts authentic spirituality with modern, comfortable spirituality, noting that true spiritual practice, as seen in the Bhagavad Gita, is disruptive and involves inner bloodshed rather than outward prettiness. Acharya Prashant highlights that Shri Krishna imparts consciousness to Arjun to encourage this practice, which ultimately aims to annihilate the ego or 'cut off one's own head.' He concludes that spiritual progress is incremental, requiring moment-to-moment improvement and a million steps toward the absolute, as there is no other way to reach it.