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इन तीन तरह के लोगों का भरोसा बिल्कुल मत करना || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत पर (2021)
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Dashanana
Upanishads
Consciousness
Ego
Duality
Non-dual Peace
Identity
Spirituality
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Acharya Prashant explains that most individuals possess multiple internal personalities, much like the ten-headed Dashanana. This internal fragmentation is often hidden behind a single physical face, leading others to believe they are interacting with a consistent person when, in reality, the individual's internal state and 'owner' have changed. These various internal parts are often in conflict because they are governed by different external influences or 'masters.' This constant internal strife is the source of human restlessness. He emphasizes that the goal of the Upanishads is not merely to achieve Samadhi but to end these internal battles where the individual always loses, regardless of which internal faction wins. True victory only occurs when all internal masters are defeated and the conflict ceases. He warns against trusting individuals who are easily influenced by their surroundings, as they lack a stable core and are essentially 'flowing water' without a fixed identity. Such people are compared to mirrors that reflect whatever stands before them but have no self of their own. Acharya Prashant asserts that most people lack true consciousness; they do not choose to do wrong, but rather, wrong happens through them because they are driven by external impressions. He explains that we often mistake the physical body's continuity for a stable identity, failing to see that the person within is constantly changing. He advises extreme caution when dealing with those who are very weak or highly ambitious, as their internal void or hunger makes them predatory, often consuming others to satisfy their own lack. Finally, Acharya Prashant clarifies the nature of true peace. He states that any peace experienced as a momentary feeling or an experience in time is merely a mask for restlessness, as it is bound by duality—having a beginning and an end. Real peace, or non-dual peace, is beyond all experiences and does not fluctuate with external circumstances. Spirituality does not mean the cessation of physical sensations like hunger or pain, which are inherent to the body. Instead, it means remaining detached and centered in 'goodness' while these natural processes and experiences continue. One's life and even death become auspicious when they are lived from this transcendental center of stability, rather than being lost in the shifting fragments of the ego.