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बातें आज़ादी की, और मोह कटघरे से || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Willpower
Buddha
Liberation
Spiritual Awakening
Awareness
Truth
Relationships
Innocence
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the concept of willpower, explaining that what people often seek to increase is actually the 'will' that keeps them trapped in laziness and old habits. He illustrates this with the example of setting an alarm for a morning walk; the will that succeeds is the one that decides to stay in bed, not the one that set the alarm. He suggests that instead of trying to strengthen a deceptive will, one should observe the patterns of the mind. He emphasizes that true change happens at the level of innate tendencies rather than through superficial thinking. He also challenges the notion of childhood innocence, stating that even infants possess cunning and that true innocence is only found in an enlightened being like a Buddha. Regarding relationships and influence, Acharya Prashant asserts that one can only guide others if they themselves possess truth and clarity. He argues that age or biological roles like being a parent do not grant authority; only 'Buddhahood' or spiritual awakening does. He defines the only righteous human relationship as one where both individuals work toward each other's liberation. He advises against seeking new additions to life to fix problems, suggesting instead that one should remove the 'clutter' of old habits and falsehoods. He explains that the desire for something new often arises because the old is decaying and foul. By reducing oneself and removing the unnecessary, the need for external fulfillment vanishes. Finally, Acharya Prashant discusses the integration of spiritual and worldly life, stating they are not separate. He encourages living with awareness in the world rather than seeking escape. He emphasizes that one's life must be a living proof of their words to influence others, especially family members. He warns against the fear of loneliness, explaining that the solitude of truth is a state of great bliss, similar to a climber on a mountain peak. He concludes by urging the questioner to stop being influenced by the crowd and to live with authenticity and courage, rather than wearing different masks for different environments like the office or home.