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Does wisdom arise from thought? || Acharya Prashant (2016)
Acharya Prashant
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Wisdom
Thought
Understanding
Listening
Mind
Problem-solving
Analysis
Freedom
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that wisdom is not a thought but rather the ability to see the limits of thought and to avoid placing needless trust in it. He describes thought as a problem-solving mechanism and suggests that true understanding is freedom from thought. Just as the body has various organs with specific functions, the mind has the capability to think, but one must know when to stop and allow another agency to take over. He emphasizes that the gathering is not an assembly of thinkers and that his words will not be clear through analysis or the application of thought. He urges the audience to listen deeply rather than trying to conclude, compare, or analyze, as these activities prevent a genuine connection and the experience of something beyond the ordinary. He clarifies that listening does not mean obedience, acceptance, or subordination, but is a state of being free from the grind of the limited mind. He concludes by assuring the audience that since he is speaking without much thought, it should be possible for them to listen without thinking as well.