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Drop these false responsibilities || Acharya Prashant, with IIT Kharagpur (2022)
Breaking Free
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Consciousness
Duty
Responsibility
Self-knowledge
Bhagavad Gita
Shri Krishna
Dharma Sankat
Fulfillment
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the common dilemma of prioritizing conflicting duties and responsibilities, often referred to as 'dharma sankat'. He begins by distinguishing between duty as something one does and responsibility as something one bears, noting that both fall within the domain of action. He challenges the listener to look beyond superficial identities, such as being a student or a son, and to investigate the fundamental reason behind all human actions. He argues that every action stems from an inherent state of dissatisfaction and an urge for fulfillment or betterment. This urge is the driving force of existence and is central to the quality of one's consciousness.