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Why is singing of great importance in spirituality? || Acharya Prashant, on Guru Kabir (2018)
Acharya Prashant
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Kabir Saheb
Mind
Fearlessness
Compassion
Spirituality
Guru
Upanishads
Buddha
Description

Acharya Prashant emphasizes the importance of singing the verses of Kabir Saheb, noting that modern individuals have become unmusical and lost their tuning. He explains that while he must laboriously speak in prose to convey spiritual truths, singing with an understanding of the literal meaning is the ideal way to engage with these teachings. Kabir Saheb composed in the language of ordinary people specifically so that they could grasp the meaning of his words. The speaker clarifies that saints do not merely curse the mind; they praise it when it leads one toward a guru and scold it when it leads toward destruction. The mind is described as both the best friend and the biggest enemy, and the individual acts as the referee who must consistently declare the right result by choosing the path of wisdom. Acharya Prashant further explains that despite impulsive reactions or ignorance, no one truly desires self-harm. Even actions that appear harmful are often misguided attempts to minimize suffering. Therefore, the correct response to ignorance is help rather than mere condemnation. He describes the scolding of saints like Kabir Saheb and Buddha as an act of compassion, similar to a benevolent grandfather who scolds to prevent future suffering. For those who are spiritually diseased and motivated only by fear, a teacher may temporarily use fear as a tool to bring them toward healing. However, the ultimate goal is always fearlessness, and the use of fear must be discreet and limited to what is necessary to guide the person toward the truth.