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Loving God includes hating Him as well || Acharya Prashant (2019)
Acharya Prashant
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Spirituality
Maya
Kabir Saheb
Ego
Bhakti
Bulleh Shah
Self-preservation
Dharmayuddh
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the common spiritual struggle of fluctuating mental states, where one feels close to the divine on some days and skeptical or disinterested on others. He explains that spirituality is not defined by these transient mental conditions. He suggests that even when the mind feels unspiritual or worldly, it is simply another form of spirituality. Using the analogy of lovers, he notes that even expressions of hatred or frustration toward the divine are valid parts of a deep relationship. He encourages honesty in one's spiritual journey, noting that many saints in the Bhakti tradition openly complained to or scolded God. Love is described as a vast space that can accommodate all emotions, including anger, without reducing the core connection to the truth.