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गुरु नानकदेव जी के प्रकाश पर्व पर आचार्य प्रशांत द्वारा गुरबाणी पर हुए सत्संग का प्रीमियर
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Freedom
Law of Karma
Consciousness
Maya
Prayer
Mindfulness
Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Bhagavad Gita
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Acharya Prashant explains that the divine does not discriminate; rather, the entire existence is a manifestation of absolute freedom. He clarifies Guru Nanak Dev Ji's words, stating that while it may seem like God chooses whom to love, the truth is that God loves everyone equally. Humans are born of freedom and possess the ultimate liberty even to choose ignorance or bondage. This freedom is evidenced by our ability to perceive darkness, which proves the existence of light within our eyes. He emphasizes that the law of karma is the only governing principle of the mind, acting like a stream where whatever one pours in, one must eventually drink. Life is this very stream of time and mind, and our consciousness is the tool provided to navigate it. He further discusses that there is no escape from the divine, as everything—from material desires like airplanes to spiritual pursuits—is a form of seeking the same source. One can choose the direct path of essence or the circular path of illusion (Maya), but all paths lead to the same destination. Acharya Prashant asserts that true prayer is not begging for grace, as grace is already fully bestowed in the form of consciousness and the ability to choose. He critiques the idea of asking for what has already been given, suggesting that such prayers often stem from a desire to avoid personal responsibility. Real prayer is the act of waking up and making conscious, mindful choices in the present moment. Addressing the concept of destiny and karma, he explains that while the consequences of actions are unavoidable, the 'doer' can change. Liberation from karma occurs when the ego that performed the act dies, leaving no one to suffer the fruits. He dismisses common notions of a 'pleased' or 'angry' God, stating that the divine is self-contained and unaffected by human flattery or rituals. Whether one is an atheist or a believer, everyone is essentially a seeker of the same truth in different forms. He concludes by urging individuals to stop relying on the past or future and to utilize their inherent freedom to remain alert and attentive in the present, as true devotion is found in being 'dyed' in the color of truth.