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To love God, you will have to love godliness on this Earth || Acharya Prashant (2019)
Acharya Prashant
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Love
Truth
Spirituality
Kabir Saheb
Minimalism
God
Renunciation
Ego
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that love for the ultimate or the formless cannot remain an abstract concept; it must manifest tangibly in one's daily life and worldly activities. He argues that if one truly loves the truth, this love will be reflected in their relationships with objects, people, animals, and nature. Spirituality is not separate from one's conduct in the world; rather, the two are deeply interconnected. If a person claims to love perfection or God but remains indifferent to earthly battles against falseness, their claim is questionable. He further points out that people often prefer abstract love for God because abstractions do not challenge or correct them. In contrast, relating to a godly person or a lover of truth is more demanding because such a person will expose one's mistakes and hold them accountable. Using the example of Kabir Saheb, he highlights that devotion to the divine naturally leads to respect and association with those who are devoted to the divine. Ultimately, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the genuine proof of one's sincerity and love for the truth is found in their actions against falseness on earth, rather than in convenient, self-deceptive abstractions.