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Seven Year Itch
Delusion
Relationships
Self-knowledge
Kabir Saheb
Bondage
Disillusionment
Spirituality
Description

Acharya Prashant discusses the concept of the "Seven Year Itch," where relationships often deteriorate after a few years. He contrasts this with the words of Kabir Saheb, who stated that true love continuously grows while superficial attachment inevitably declines. He explains that most relationships are formed in a state of unconsciousness and delusion, where individuals mistake ordinary people for divine beings. This delusion is driven by biological and hormonal impulses designed by nature for reproduction. When this initial magic or intoxication fades, it leads to a state of disillusionment and even hatred, as individuals feel deceived by their partners and themselves. He emphasizes that relationships are the primary source of suffering and bondage in human life. Therefore, spirituality must address them to lead one toward liberation and joy. The "Seven Year Itch" is not a fixed timeline but begins as soon as the realization of being deceived dawns. People fundamentally seek the infinite or the divine in their partners, but since a human being cannot fulfill that role, disappointment is inevitable. He argues that relationships are designed to fail because they are built on false expectations and a lack of self-knowledge. True change comes not from external actions like leaving a partner, but from internal transformation and self-awareness.