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What is the right age for spirituality? || Acharya Prashant (2018)
Acharya Prashant
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6 years ago
Spirituality
Old Age
Work
Action
Time
Shri Ram
Yogavashishtha
Right Direction
Description

Acharya Prashant challenges the common misconception that spirituality is meant for old age, questioning who exactly promotes this deceptive idea. He points out that Shri Krishna did not tell Arjuna to wait fifty years until he was near death, nor did Sage Vashistha tell Shri Ram that he was too young for spiritual revelation. He argues that spirituality practiced only in old age is merely a form of dependence rather than true spirituality, often leading to regret over lost energy and time. He emphasizes that spiritual teachings are of little use if they reach a person only when they are too old to act upon them. Acharya Prashant stresses the importance of working hard and remaining constantly occupied with the right work while one still has the capacity. He critiques the majority view that suggests completing life's journey before seeking direction, asserting that real spirituality involves invading one's personal time and moving beyond mere words to actual work. Ultimately, he concludes that it is work, not just words, that wins the battle of life.