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Vibes, Energy, Aura: New-age nonsense || Acharya Prashant, at IIT-Guwahati (2023)
Acharya Prashant
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Vedanta
Ego
Superstition
Consciousness
Materialism
Self-observation
Evolutionary Psychology
J. Krishnamurti
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the common belief in positive and negative vibrations, explaining that such experiences are entirely subjective and rooted in personal prejudices, patterns, and conditioning. He argues that when people attribute their feelings to external objects or individuals, they fail to observe themselves, which is a form of materialism. He emphasizes that the observer and the observed are interconnected, and what one perceives as a 'vibe' is actually a reflection of their own ego and internal state. He warns that the cult of vibrations and auras acts as an enemy to self-observation and inwardness, leading to ignorance and suffering. He further critiques the use of pseudo-scientific terms to justify superstitions, noting that ancient philosophical texts and wise teachers never spoke of vibrations or energies in such a manner. He explains that the human mind is often driven by an 'inner animal' or primordial nature that prefers belief over inquiry. This animalistic conditioning, which includes evolutionary fears and biological urges, often dictates human behavior unless one chooses to live through consciousness and understanding. He asserts that being human means having the power to choose and investigate rather than being a slave to bodily or historical compulsions. Finally, Acharya Prashant encourages the audience to value freedom and intellectual inquiry over blind belief. He highlights how superstitions are often propagated by those with vested interests to control and enslave others. He urges students of science to maintain a scientific attitude in all aspects of life, investigating the source of their experiences rather than settling for false answers. By realizing that one is not the body or the ego, but rather 'understanding' itself, an individual can transcend the limitations of physical and social conditioning to find true liberation.