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दो गड्ढे - पैसा और वासना || आचार्य प्रशांत
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Bhagat Singh
Hypocrisy
Rebellion
Compulsion
Money and Lust
Buddha
Tinku Lal
Description

Acharya Prashant begins by asking the audience whether the life they are moving towards is that of Bhagat Singh or Chunni Lal. He points out the hypocrisy in reading about Bhagat Singh in books while intending to live a life like Chunni Lal's; if one is to live like Chunni Lal, they should have read about him as well. He highlights the great hypocrisy where parents would be horrified if their son started to follow the path of Bhagat Singh. The speaker notes that there is so much foolishness, injustice, and oppression in the world that rebellion is a natural response. However, people suppress this urge due to their compulsions. He observes that people get entangled in mundane pursuits, such as preparing for government jobs for a decade or taking up any available job, be it in fish farming, poultry, or selling credit cards. In these moments of choice, they forget the stories of the great people they read about in their childhood. Instead of choosing the path of figures like Buddha, they remember and emulate 'Tinku Lal' (a generic, ordinary person). The speaker refutes the idea that being a Tinku Lal is easy, explaining that it is a state of unconscious flow that requires no effort; one is essentially born a Tinku Lal. This life involves letting time pass, with parents arranging marriages based on caste and dowry. The speaker warns that humanity is heading towards collective suicide and total annihilation, and questions the benefit of joining this crowd of fools. He asserts that one's duty is to separate from the crowd, not by hiding, but by standing apart with a roar. This act of separation, and the joy it brings, can inspire others to do the same. The joy of being right, true, and pure is superior to all else. He quotes, "I have found the diamond and tied it in a knot," signifying that once this truth is found, it should not be let go for anything, even life itself. He identifies the two primary things for which a person sells out: money and lust. The desire for money, he explains, is 70% a mental need for security and 30% a physical one. Conversely, lust is 70% a physical need and 30% mental. He advises earning enough to meet the body's limited needs, which is not a large amount, and to be content with that. The mind's desire for money is limitless, and chasing it is a futile endeavor. He concludes by stating that if one can avoid these two pitfalls of money and lust, revolution will happen on its own.