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Nobody talks about this minority group || Acharya Prashant, at IIT Kanpur (2020)
Bharat
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Truth
Swami Vivekananda
Vedanta
Upanishads
J. Krishnamurti
Ignorance
Cyclical Time
Education
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Acharya Prashant discusses the vulnerability of spiritual teachers like Swami Vivekananda and J. Krishnamurti within a democratic system, noting that such figures are often treated as no more significant than an average person. He explains that the Indian concept of cyclical time suggests that when ignorance and foolishness reach their peak, the arrival of truth becomes inevitable. While it would be ideal to include Vedanta, the Upanishads, and the teachings of Swami Vivekananda in academic syllabi to eradicate pain and ignorance, their current absence suggests a future transition. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that if society does not willingly embrace these teachings for a smooth transition, the change will eventually occur in an explosive and disruptive manner. Ultimately, one must either align with the truth or face annihilation, as the victory of truth is certain.