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दुनिया कीचड़ है, तुम दाग मत लगने देना || आचार्य प्रशांत, बच्चों से बातचीत (2023)
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Books
Reading
Shri Awadhesh Narain Tripathi Ji
Life Education
Success
Father-Child Relationship
Inspiration
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Description

The video captures a book distribution ceremony held in memory of Shri Awadhesh Narain Tripathi Ji, the father of Acharya Prashant. The host describes Shri Tripathi as a man of silent presence, a thinker with the depth of a sage and the innocence of a child. He was a fearless administrative officer, the president of the Uttar Pradesh Trade Tax Union, who stood up to powerful politicians and chose rebellion over worldly practicality. Despite his passion for physics and poetry, financial constraints after his PhD guide's death led him to the administrative service. When asked how to remember his father, Acharya Prashant described him as "a lover," whose love was silent, sensitive, and delicate. When a student asks Acharya Prashant about his inspiration for reading, he explains that he was introduced to great books from a young age, starting with abridged versions, and naturally fell in love with them. He advises that books are at the core of one's development, and through them, one can be in the company of the greatest men and women. He contrasts this with the world's preoccupation with malls and fairs, stating he doesn't care for them because he has the best company through books. He emphasizes that loving books does not mean being a bookworm; one should also be active in sports and co-curriculars. In a press interaction, when asked why he focuses on books in an age of mobile videos, Acharya Prashant explains that what children learn from gossip and mobiles is like a transient bubble that eventually bursts, leading them to seek what is truly good for them. He also adds that as a child grows, the father must also grow. He states that for a father to raise a capable child, he must be on a journey of learning himself. He is grateful that his father never tried to impose anything on him and instead, like a witness, watched from a distance, giving him the full opportunity to blossom and grow.