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सर, वो आपको इतना नापसंद क्यों करते हैं? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Struggle (Sangharsh)
Effort (Prayas)
Bhagavad Gita
Suffering (Dukh)
Vedanta
Shri Krishna
Kabir Saheb
Fate (Kismat)
Description

Acharya Prashant begins by advising against the thought that we are solely responsible for outcomes. He suggests that one should continue doing their work, as the future is unknown. He humorously remarks to the questioner that his presence was as unexpected as the future is uncertain, quoting a song lyric. He then addresses the questioner's observation about his father's generation, who seemed happy while chasing worldly pleasures like property and social events, but are now trapped and regretful. The speaker connects this to Shri Krishna's teaching in the Gita: actions that are initially painful but right will ultimately bring auspiciousness, whereas actions that seem pleasant at first but are not from the right center will lead to further bondage and suffering. The speaker then turns to the questioner's feeling of pity for those who do not listen to the teachings. He states that the questioner has a delusion first, explaining that he is not listening to the speaker himself, but to the work done over the past 15-20 years. The teachings are not new but are ancient wisdom from scriptures like the Upanishads and the Gita. The real struggle has been to make this ancient wisdom accessible. He emphasizes that this work is not easy and involves immense, life-changing effort. He mentions the '10,000-hour rule,' suggesting that the questioner should put in that much effort with his family before complaining about failure. Acharya Prashant describes the immense personal struggle and sacrifice involved in his work, which is not readily apparent. He speaks of the physical toll, the financial hardships of running a bootstrapped organization, and the challenges of working with an unprofessional team. He explains that this work is against the ordinary course of nature and society, which are geared towards a mundane life. It is a rebellion against the fate of mediocrity. He concludes by quoting Kabir Saheb, emphasizing that the spiritual path is one of constant struggle, where one must fight for liberation and not leave the battlefield even if torn to pieces. He advises to keep making efforts without complaining or expecting quick results, as the ways of Truth are unknowable.