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God is what you want more than anything else || Acharya Prashant (2019)
Acharya Prashant
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6 years ago
God
Truth
Love
Longing
Daily Experience
Desire
Understanding
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses a mother's question on how to explain concepts like God, truth, and love to her six-year-old son. He suggests that if one cannot explain these concepts to a child, then one only possesses words rather than true understanding. He explains that God should be described as that which a person wants more than anything else. Using the example of a child choosing between a chocolate, a toy, and his mother, he illustrates that God is the ultimate object of one's deepest longing. He emphasizes that God is not an abstract concept or ideal but is the root of daily experiences. Whether it is a newborn crying for its mother or an adult seeking answers, Acharya Prashant asserts that while these actions appear superficial, they are deeply driven by a fundamental pining for God. He concludes that every action, from breathing to living, is ultimately a search for God.