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नैहरवा हमका न भावे || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत कबीर पर (2017)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Kabir Saheb
Naihar
Soul
Consciousness
Material World
Compassion
Awakening
Bodhisattva
Description

Acharya Prashant explains the profound meaning behind Kabir Saheb's words, 'Naiharwa Hamko Na Bhaye' (This parental home does not please me). He clarifies that 'Naihar' or the parental home symbolizes the physical world and the body, which is born of earth and material elements. In contrast, the 'Pia's home' or the beloved's home represents the spiritual realm or the soul's true connection. He emphasizes that while the body is made of matter, there is a conscious element within that matter cannot produce. Kabir Saheb's detachment from the world is not out of personal sorrow but stems from a deep realization of the soul's true identity, which remains unchanged amidst the constant flux of the material world. Acharya Prashant highlights that Kabir Saheb feels a sense of alienation in the world because he has recognized its reality. This detachment is coupled with immense compassion for humanity. Kabir Saheb's sadness or 'roya' (weeping) is not for personal reasons but for the suffering and ignorance of others who mistake the temporary material world for their permanent home. He observes that while nature—trees, animals, and elements—exists in its natural state without psychological suffering, human beings are uniquely 'sick' because they consciously choose ignorance, bondage, and misery over freedom and joy. Finally, the speaker addresses the human tendency to use one's own weaknesses as excuses for remaining in bondage. He critiques the 'distorted intellect' that justifies further indulgence in bad habits or laziness by citing current suffering or limitations. Acharya Prashant urges individuals to exercise their inherent choice to move toward consciousness and awakening, regardless of their current state. He asserts that true awakening involves rising above personal interests to serve the world, much like a Bodhisattva who refuses to cross to the other shore alone, choosing instead to help others realize their true home beyond the 'Naihar' of the material world.