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इन बेज़ुबानों पर ज़ुल्म ठीक कैसे? || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2021)
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Spirituality
Attachment
Identity
Liberation
Animal Husbandry
Dairy Consumption
Ego
Self-reliance
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that spirituality does not merely ask us to give up what we currently hold; it aims to eliminate the very tendency to grasp and cling. He notes that while people may be willing to let go of specific objects, they often fear losing the 'right' to hold onto something else in the future. This inner 'grasper' is the root of the problem, as it seeks to maintain a sense of incompleteness by constantly attaching itself to external things. True liberation comes from ending this existential dependence and realizing that one's core being, or the Self, is not dependent on any external person, object, or identity. He emphasizes that while physical dependencies are a part of life, one should never allow an external thing to become their identity. Addressing a question about family pressure regarding dairy consumption and animal husbandry, Acharya Prashant highlights that what is often called 'love' or 'attachment' is frequently a form of violence or selfishness. He argues that if a practice is harmful to both the individual and the animal, it cannot be justified by tradition or emotional manipulation. He challenges the listener to find the strength to make independent choices, asserting that a true seeker of knowledge cannot remain weak or hostage to societal expectations. Regarding the fate of existing cattle, he explains that the current overpopulation of domestic animals is a result of artificial breeding for human consumption. If the demand for milk ceases, these animals will no longer be bred into a life of exploitation, and the current generation should be cared for without further breeding.