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पूरी शांति कैसे मिले? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Peace
Clarity
Mind
Truth
Observation
Suffering
Awareness
Perception
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that a truly blank mind cannot be detected by the person experiencing it, as the presence of an observer implies the mind is not entirely blank. He compares peace to light; just as light is not seen directly but illuminates objects, true peace is not felt as a separate entity but manifests as clarity in perceiving the world. He emphasizes that partial or relative peace can be recognized, but absolute peace is beyond cognition. The benefit of such peace is not in knowing peace itself, but in gaining a clear understanding of life and the world. He advises seeking clarity and freedom from suffering rather than searching for peace as an object. He further discusses that peace exists when one can see the world clearly, regardless of whether the external situation is one of stillness or movement, joy or sorrow. Using the analogy of a camera, he explains that if the vision is clear and steady, it indicates internal stability. He asserts that peace is found in the clear observation of life, including its inherent suffering, rather than in escaping from it. Right action, or 'Samyak Karma', is only possible for one who is peaceful and can see things as they are without mental distortions. He encourages living in truth through clean senses and a pure mind, rather than seeking mystical experiences or hidden meanings. Acharya Prashant warns against the human tendency to seek 'secrets' or hidden meanings, stating that the manifest reality is the truth. He suggests that people often miss what is present because they are looking for something hidden or additional. He defines the ultimate element of life as being free from doubt, fear, jealousy, and anxiety. To maintain clarity, he advises having complete trust in one's heart or the divine while remaining skeptical and watchful of the mind's tendencies to deceive. By being aware of the 'thief' within the mind, one can remain free from its influence and live authentically.