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जब चाहो तब मुक्ति || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत चरणदास पर (2014)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Liberation
Satsang
Carefreeness
Worldly Maze
Compassion
Ego
Surrender
Kabir Saheb
Description

Acharya Prashant explains the complex nature of the worldly maze, describing it as a series of levels where each subsequent stage becomes more intricate and confusing. He notes that as one moves further from the source, the number of paths leading back to liberation decreases, while false self-confidence often increases. However, he emphasizes that no matter how deep one is in this maze, a single door to liberation always remains open due to divine compassion. This 'last door' is identified as Satsang—the company of Truth—which is always available to those who seek it. Addressing the concept of being 'carefree' as taught by saints like Kabir Saheb and Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Acharya Prashant clarifies that true carefreeness does not mean being irresponsible or indifferent to spiritual growth. Instead, it means becoming indifferent to everything that binds a person to the worldly maze while maintaining a singular, intense concern for liberation. He warns against using 'carefreeness' as a pretext for intellectual laziness or avoiding spiritual discipline, noting that such an attitude is foolishness rather than true detachment. He further discusses the nature of the ego, pointing out that even the ego is not one's own but is derived from the same source as everything else. He critiques the human tendency to cling to known miseries and limitations out of fear of the unknown. People often demand guarantees or 'demos' of liberation, treating spiritual growth like a commercial transaction. Acharya Prashant concludes by stating that the ultimate Truth is beyond imagination and estimation, requiring a leap of faith and total surrender rather than clever calculations or worldly logic.