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Spirituality is not about having divine thoughts || Acharya Prashant (2016)
Acharya Prashant
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9 years ago
Spirituality
Surrender
Truth
Mind
Fear
Knowledge
Action
Peace
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that spirituality is about letting things be as they are and maintaining a basic peace without interference. It is not characterized by having divine thoughts, but rather by the absence of needless thoughts such as fear, insecurity, and concerns about the future. A spiritual mind does not feel internally sick or burdened by the need to define spirituality or search for the purpose of life. It is a state of being where one is so natural that the label of being spiritual would come as a surprise. Regarding the nature of truth and action, Acharya Prashant asserts that past knowledge and technical qualifications are insufficient for addressing the critical and new moments of life. When faced with an important situation for the first time, one cannot rely on experience or the testimony of others. Instead, he advocates for surrendered action, which involves a total participation and non-resistance. This surrender is not an escape but a secure state where one acts without being hindered by the fear of consequences or the need to pre-decide a specific outcome. He concludes that a surrendered mind allows for a smooth flow of the heart, which he identifies as truth. Unlike a mind that carefully constructs, manufactures, or decorates its responses, a secure mind flows naturally and is free to engage with the world without self-consciousness. This flow represents a life lived in total participation, where the individual is not bothered by the opinions of others or the results of their actions, leading to a state of genuine freedom and honesty.