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आओ, देखो अपनी बेटियों का भविष्य || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Shri Krishna
Bhagavad Gita
Spirituality
Self-knowledge
Consciousness
Relationships
Kabir Saheb
Kahlil Gibran
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the common familial resistance encountered when an individual begins a spiritual journey, specifically through the study of the Bhagavad Gita. He explains that true togetherness between people is impossible without consciousness and self-knowledge. Using a story by Kahlil Gibran, he illustrates that relationships based on unconsciousness are often filled with resentment and pretense, whereas spiritual awakening allows for genuine love and connection. He asserts that the Bhagavad Gita does not break relationships but rather makes one capable of truly fulfilling them by providing a foundation of truth. He emphasizes that Shri Krishna himself fulfilled his duties and relationships, such as his bond with Arjun, rather than abandoning them. He further clarifies that spirituality is as essential to life as breath or heartbeat. Just as a lack of sunlight leads to depression, a lack of spiritual knowledge leads to mental suffering. He critiques the superficiality of modern domestic life, where gossip and mindless entertainment are preferred over intellectual and spiritual growth. Acharya Prashant argues that families often feel threatened because a person influenced by the Gita can no longer be manipulated or kept in a state of ignorance. He concludes by stating that religion should be defined by the wisdom of the Gita rather than by stagnant traditions or superficial rituals, and that true love requires the presence of a third element—divine truth or Shri Krishna—to sustain it.