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जो अपनी सच्चाई बचाता है,उसे स्वयं सच्चाई बचाती है || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत कबीर पर (2014)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Truth
Death
World
Fear
Ego
Protection
Kabir Saheb
Dadu Dayal
Description

Acharya Prashant critiques the common psychological tendency to seek material security through spiritual verses. He explains that the human mind, driven by the fear of extinction and insecurity, often misinterprets the verse "Jako Rakhe Saiyan, Maar Sake Na Koye" as a promise of physical safety. People mistakenly believe that if God is with them, no worldly power can harm their body or possessions. However, he clarifies that the ego interprets these words to suit its own demands for comfort and survival, which only strengthens delusions rather than leading to truth or peace. He delves into the distinction between the world and the Truth. The world is characterized by constant change and time; anything that changes cannot be considered truly existent in the ultimate sense. He argues that the world is like a dream where everything it gives—identity, wealth, relationships, and the body—is eventually taken back. Death is not a future event but a continuous process occurring every moment as thoughts and physical states shift. Therefore, the world can and will destroy everything that belongs to it, including the physical forms of even the greatest saints like Shri Krishna, Jesus, or Ramana Maharshi. The speaker explains that "Saiyan" refers to the eternal Truth, which is unchanging and indestructible. Protection, in this context, means that the Truth remains unaffected by worldly changes. The Lord protects only the Truth, which is essentially Himself. He emphasizes that if an individual identifies with the Truth, they realize that their core essence cannot be harmed, even if the body is destroyed. Real spiritual progress involves moving beyond the need for protection. When one is established in the Truth, the very thought of being "protected" or "unprotected" disappears, leading to a state of ultimate peace and fearlessness. Finally, he warns against using spirituality for trivial worldly gains or superstitious beliefs. He points out that people often credit God for coincidences or mundane successes, such as passing exams or receiving a phone call, which are actually governed by natural laws and personal desires. He urges the listener to stop attributing worldly events to divine intervention and to stop interpreting the words of saints like Kabir Saheb or Dadu Dayal through a worldly lens. True spirituality requires a silent, dedicated mind that recognizes the world as a place of inherent friction and seeks refuge only in the unchanging Truth.