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कैसे-कैसे अंधविश्वास! || आचार्य प्रशांत (2019)
राष्ट्रधर्म
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Scientific Temperament
Superstition
Spirituality
Logic
Rationality
Liberation
Clarity
Knowledge
Description

Acharya Prashant emphasizes the necessity of a scientific temperament in spirituality, asserting that true spirituality is an extension of science rather than its contradiction. He warns against blindly accepting quotes attributed to figures like Einstein or Vivekananda and advises verifying information through credible sources like research papers. He argues that a scientific approach helps one distinguish between genuine knowledge and the widespread superstitions that plague society. According to him, spirituality begins where science reaches its current limits, but it must never oppose scientific facts. He critiques various superstitions, such as the belief that certain rituals can protect against toxic gases or that biological processes like hair growth continue after death, explaining these phenomena through simple scientific logic. He further explains that many traditional beliefs, such as sleeping in specific directions due to the body's iron content, are based on a misunderstanding of basic science. He clarifies that the iron in the human body exists as compounds, which are not affected by the Earth's magnetic field in the way elemental iron would be. Acharya Prashant highlights that the real benefit of scientific advancements, like space missions, is the prestige and validation they bring to scientific thinking in a society often dominated by irrationality. He concludes by stating that the success of one's spiritual journey should be measured by tangible results: the removal of confusion, the attainment of clarity, and the experience of peace and liberation. If these results are not achieved, one must re-evaluate their approach or their source of guidance.