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The biggest act of cruelty today || Acharya Prashant, in conversation (2022)
Prakrati
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Shunyavada
Body Identification
Anti-natalism
Veganism
Spirituality
Self-realization
DNA
Shiva
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that human beings are born with inherent impurities rooted in biological identification and DNA. He asserts that the human body carries the animalistic impulses of the jungle, which become far more dangerous when combined with human intellect and modern weaponry. He describes spirituality as the process of realizing this condition and gaining freedom from both the inner and outer animal. In this context, veganism is presented as a means to achieve independence from animalistic tendencies rather than just a method of animal protection. Regarding the future of humanity and anti-natalism, Acharya Prashant suggests there is no inherent virtue in the continuation of human civilization if it only perpetuates suffering. He notes that those who gain self-realization often lose interest in procreation, while the majority who do not understand will continue to populate the earth. He argues that the current state of the world is cluttered with 'nonsense' and that true improvement can only be reductive—clearing away the chaos to reach a state of 'zero' or 'Shunya'. He likens this to the philosophy of Shunyavada, where reaching zero is the prerequisite for beauty and a new beginning. Finally, he advises self-realized individuals to create a clean space from which to operate and to treat their life's work as a necessary battle. Drawing a parallel to Shri Krishna's guidance to Arjuna, he emphasizes fighting for what is essential without being deterred by the impossibility of the results. He concludes that while the battle against global ignorance may seem impossible to win, it is equally impossible to ignore, necessitating action regardless of the outcome.