Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who is experiencing inner turmoil and guilt over her changing perspective on marriage. The questioner explains that while her relationship was initially based on freedom and transparency with the intent of marriage, she no longer feels the desire to marry. She expresses distress over the pressure from her partner, who argues that not marrying is foolish and will lead to a lonely future without stability. Acharya Prashant clarifies that one's primary responsibility is toward the truth, not toward past decisions or commitments. He emphasizes that life is characterized by change, and just as physical attributes and ideologies evolve over time, one's thoughts and decisions can also change as one moves toward greater clarity and higher understanding. He further explains that there should be no hesitation in changing one's mind if the new direction comes from a place of better understanding. Regarding the difficulty of explaining her choice to her partner, Acharya Prashant notes that understanding requires capability from both the explainer and the listener. He shifts the focus from the decision itself to the source of the decision, urging the individual to investigate whether their choices arise from consciousness and wisdom or from social conditioning and physical impulses. He concludes by stating that his role is to provide spiritual principlesâsuch as prioritizing liberation and truth, remaining simple, and not deceiving oneselfâwhile the application of these principles in specific life situations remains the individual's own responsibility.
