Acharya Prashant addresses a question regarding the internal struggle and doubt that often follow a decision made emotionally or impulsively. He explains that for most people, it is dangerous to consider any decision as final or absolute, especially if it was made in a state of emotional upheaval, haste, or weakness. He advises that unless one's mind has reached a state of 'Nirvikalpa' (choicelessness or unwavering clarity), one must continuously investigate and test their decisions. Testing a false decision will reveal its hollowness, while testing a right decision will only strengthen it and confirm its validity. He emphasizes that honesty lies in maintaining one's consciousness at its highest possible level, rather than letting it fall into lower states of reactivity. He further clarifies that the mind is not a single, static entity but has various levels. A higher level of the mind can observe and analyze a lower level. This process of self-observation is compared to lighting up the mind to see itself. Acharya Prashant suggests that when one feels swayed by emotions, taking a few moments to pause allows the 'inner light' to turn on, helping the consciousness rise back to a higher state. He concludes by explaining that 'Sattvic' living makes the mind light, allowing a person to recover quickly from a fall into darkness or ignorance. Eventually, a state is reached where the gap between falling and rising becomes zero, signifying true spiritual stability.
