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Bondage, freedom and fear of death || Acharya Prashant, on Yogavasishtha (2016)
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Ego
Mind
Immortality
Bondage
Self-inquiry
Liberation
Truth
Suffering
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the mind is the field of the ego, and its quality depends entirely on how one defines the 'I'. If the 'I' is falsely identified with roles like being an employee or a spouse, the mind becomes a space of bondage and fear. However, if the 'I' is rightly understood and immersed in the infinite or nothingness, the mind becomes a beautiful expanse, often referred to as paradise. He emphasizes that our dislike for death, lies, and bondage stems from our true nature, which is immortal, truthful, and free. This inherent nature creates a mystic urge for freedom that is not based on logic or facts but comes from the heart.