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Who is the real soulmate? || Acharya Prashant, with Delhi University (2023)
Breaking Free
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Mind
Soul
Self-knowledge
Relationships
Conditioning
Freedom
Solitary Completeness
Romance
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the concept of a 'soulmate' is a mental construct found primarily in mediocre minds. He clarifies that the soul is merely an idea within the mind, which is the seat of all experience. Therefore, a soulmate is essentially a 'mindmate.' He argues that people often subscribe to such silly ideas due to societal conditioning and hormonal drives, rather than true understanding. He suggests that instead of seeking a soulmate to add to one's list of attachments, the true purpose of life is to 'de-mate' or decouple from the ignorance, fear, and identities one is born with. This process of self-knowledge leads to a state of solitary completeness. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that genuine love and beautiful relationships can only arise from this state of aloneness and completeness, where there is no exploitation or hunger. He warns that most relationships are built on a bodily or hormonal foundation rather than wisdom, leading to inevitable dissatisfaction. He advises individuals to look beyond physical appearance and evaluate the entire being and values of a person before entering a relationship. Ultimately, he encourages challenging personal weaknesses and fears to move toward freedom and peace, rather than speculating about an end state or relying on external associations for happiness.