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जब सार्थक काम करने में शरीर थकने लगे || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Body as an Instrument
Spiritual Purpose
Self-Care
Bhagavad Gita
Kabir Saheb
Liberation
Physical Energy
Dedication
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses a seeker who feels a lack of physical energy despite achieving mental clarity and peace through spiritual association. He explains that once a person realizes they are not the body, the body becomes a valuable tool or instrument that belongs to them. Just as one maintains clothes, vehicles, or mobile phones by cleaning, servicing, and updating them, one must also maintain and update the body. He emphasizes that being spiritual does not mean neglecting the body; rather, it means caring for it as a devotee cares for their prayer beads, recognizing it as a bridge to the divine. He advises the seeker to treat the body like a warrior treats their weapon, ensuring it is in peak condition for a meaningful mission. He further clarifies the distinction between the self and the body, noting that while the self seeks liberation and understanding, the body only seeks physical needs like food and sleep. However, to fulfill one's higher purpose, the body is a necessary instrument. Acharya Prashant suggests consulting experts or physicians to ensure the body remains strong and functional for the years required to complete one's spiritual work. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, he explains that just as actions are surrendered to Shri Krishna, the tools used for those actions—the body—must also be surrendered. Therefore, one should not offer a weak or neglected body to the Divine, but rather one that is clean, dignified, and strong. Finally, he references Kabir Saheb to illustrate that one should feel a sense of responsibility toward the 'sheet' or the physical vessel they inhabit. Those who have found a high and sacred purpose in life must ensure they possess the necessary skills, sharp intellect, and physical strength to execute that purpose. He asserts that having a noble goal is not enough; one must also acquire the competence and physical fitness required to achieve it. He concludes by urging the seeker to stop making excuses about physical limitations and instead work toward building the necessary capability to serve their higher calling.