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Your one and only responsibility || Acharya Prashant (2016)
Acharya Prashant
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Responsibility
Truth
Doership
Ego
Suffering
Sexuality
Suppression
Morality
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that an individual is fundamentally responsible for their actions, particularly in their responsibility towards the truth. He clarifies that if one suffers the consequences of an action, it is definitive proof that they were the doer of that act, regardless of whether they claim it happened spontaneously or unconsciously. Using the example of a woman who attracts unwanted attention, he suggests that if she suffers from the results of her behavior, there was likely a hidden intention or ego-driven desire to be noticed. He contrasts this with the innocence of mystics who could walk naked without causing grief, because their actions originated from a center of purity rather than a desire to provoke. Regarding human sexuality and bodily functions, Acharya Prashant advises letting the body handle its own natural urges, such as thirst or sex, without the interference of the ego or intellectual planning. He argues that when the mind tries to control or suppress natural instincts through social morality and codes of conduct, it leads to distorted relationships and aggression. He points out that suppression is often the root cause of sexual violence and that true freedom comes from trusting the body's intelligence. He emphasizes that one should focus on their own suffering and internal state rather than worrying about the reactions or suffering of others, as personal suffering is the ultimate indicator of one's own misplaced doership.