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Why does Kabir cry for us? || Acharya Prashant, on Saint Kabir (2017)
Scriptures and Saints
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Bhagavad Gita
Kabir Saheb
Enlightenment
Appropriateness
Wisdom
Compassion
Action
Spirituality
Description

Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical document of the highest order rather than a mere story. He explains that when Kabir Saheb cries, it is not out of personal suffering or self-centered loss, but out of compassion for the ignorance and stupidity of others. While an ordinary person's actions are rooted in personal gain or hurt, a saint's actions originate from a different source entirely. He illustrates this with a Zen story, noting that enlightenment may not change one's outward activities, but it fundamentally transforms the actor. Regarding conflict and protecting others, Acharya Prashant clarifies that spirituality does not prohibit any specific action; instead, it emphasizes appropriateness. One has the freedom to act, including shielding others from harm, provided the action is the right and wise response to the situation.