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How to choose the right partner for marriage? || Acharya Prashant (2018)
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Bhagavad Gita
Companionship
Marriage
Liberation
Mental Clarity
Relationships
Social Pressure
Truth
Description

Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the Bhagavad Gita should be viewed as a philosophical document of the highest order rather than a collection of stories. He explains that companionship is wonderful if it helps the mind remain centered and has a liberating, soothing, or illuminating effect. Marriage, as a social institution, is inconsequential compared to the quality of the relationship; what truly matters is the effect one person's presence has on another. He warns against entering relationships based on sexuality, loneliness, social pressure, or the need for future security, as these motives lead to trouble. He asserts that whether one is married or single is irrelevant to one's spiritual state. The primary goal should be liberation and a sorted mind. If one is liberated and sorted, their actions will be right, regardless of their marital status. Conversely, if one lacks this internal clarity, any path they choose will be problematic.