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Forget God; attend to the cat || Acharya Prashant (2016)
Acharya Prashant
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9 years ago
Truth
Illusion
Ego
Dependency
Nature
Civilization
Observation
Facts
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that while facts can lead one to the door of truth, their more definitive role is providing freedom from illusion. He clarifies that even when facts are gathered, the observer or the 'subject' remains, meaning one is still at the threshold of truth rather than having attained it. He emphasizes that all observation is subjective, and as long as the observer exists, the mental division persists. He suggests that human relationships should ideally be purely material and physical, similar to those of animals, to avoid the mental dependency and ego that arise from seeking completion in others. He further discusses the difference between physical and mental dependency, noting that while physical survival requires others, mental dependency is a man-made construct that leads to nervousness and suffering. Acharya Prashant argues that animals are not nervous because they live according to their nature and a natural order, whereas humans are often found in places and states where they do not belong. He challenges the notion of human 'advancement' based on brain complexity, questioning if such complexity actually leads to more joy or freedom. He posits that for true relief, humanity might need to abandon the frameworks of civilization, culture, and language, which often prioritize concepts and symbols over the immediate reality of facts.