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ज़िन्दगी ऐसी होनी ज़रूरी है || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2021)
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Purpose of Life
Spirituality
Consumerism
Right Action
Human Consciousness
Livelihood
Happiness
Self-Realization
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Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who feels that despite having a stable joint family background, a government job, and financial security, his life lacks the growth that comes from facing challenges. Acharya Prashant explains that the fundamental question is to understand who we are and what the purpose of human life is. He argues that life cannot be meaningless or random; if it were, our actions would have no consequences, yet we clearly experience pain and suffering from wrong choices. He criticizes the common tendency to choose careers based on market trends or opportunities rather than a genuine inner calling, comparing such a reactive existence to that of animals who only seek food and reproduction.