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Can one get rid of mental patterns even at an advanced age? || Acharya Prashant (2017)
Acharya Prashant
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Conditioning
Freedom
Self-interest
Wisdom
Responsibility
Right Action
Learning
Wisdom Education
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the concern that one's conditioning or "dye" is formed in early childhood before wisdom is accessible. He explains that freedom from this conditioning comes simply from observing that it is useless, a misfit, and does not help the individual. He emphasizes that when one realizes their ideas, prejudices, and ideals only keep them restless, the tendency to cling to them naturally disappears. He asserts that no amount of lectures or knowledge can help unless one sees the uselessness of their current position and direction. Regarding the lack of wisdom education in childhood, he advises against dwelling on the past or "crying over spilt milk," which is often an excuse to avoid right action in the present. He challenges the individual to take responsibility now, asking what prevents them from seeking wisdom today. He concludes that by committing to discovering one's own wise nature, an individual becomes capable of bringing wisdom education to others, including the millions of children who need it.