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ये काम करने की सलाह दे रहे हैं कृष्ण || आचार्य प्रशांत, भगवद् गीता पर (2019)
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Karma Yoga
Swadharma
Shri Krishna
Bhagavad Gita
Renunciation
Sanyasi
Yogi
Fruits of Action
Description

Acharya Prashant explains a verse from the Bhagavad Gita where Shri Krishna defines a true Sanyasi (renunciate) and Yogi. He states that a person who performs their duty without being attached to the fruits of their actions is a true Sanyasi and Yogi. Merely renouncing fire (rituals) or actions does not make one a Yogi. This is a refutation of the belief that one can become a Yogi by simply giving up external activities like cooking or worldly engagements. The speaker then addresses the question of what is the 'duty' or 'one's own dharma' (Swadharma) that one must perform. He explains that all human action stems from a fundamental restlessness of the mind, a desire for peace. The worldly person attributes their suffering to external factors and tries to find solutions outside, which is a superficial approach. The spiritual journey begins when one realizes the cause of suffering is internal. The real problem is the agitated consciousness, and the purpose of all action is to bring peace to this consciousness. Therefore, the right action, or Swadharma, has two aspects. The first is the internal work of self-purification and conquering the inner self, which is the path of a 'Sadhak' (spiritual seeker). The second is the external work of confronting and changing the worldly systems, forces, and people that pollute the mind and promote unrighteousness. This is the path of a 'Soorma' (warrior). A truly spiritual person is both a Sadhak and a Soorma. They must engage in both internal practice (Sadhana) and external struggle (Sangharsh). The external struggle is personal and depends on one's specific circumstances; for Arjun, it was fighting the Kauravas, while for others, it might be confronting their family, society, or corrupt systems. Ultimately, the goal of this right action (Swadharma) is to eliminate the doer (the ego) itself. The real action is one that annihilates the actor. When the doer is gone, there is no one left to enjoy the fruits of the action. This is why Shri Krishna advises acting without attachment to the results. The true work is to eradicate the 'I' that seeks enjoyment from the fruits of action. This is the essence of being a Yogi and a Sanyasi.