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निष्काम कर्म का वास्तविक अर्थ || आचार्य प्रशांत, श्रीकृष्ण पर (2017)
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Nishkam Karma
Shri Krishna
Truth
Peace
Ego
Morality
Bhagavad Gita
Liberation
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Acharya Prashant explains that Shri Krishna does not conform to human moral standards and emphasizes that many people cannot be reached through intellect alone. He suggests that the wise should perform selfless actions to inspire others, regardless of conventional notions of right and wrong. The speaker asserts that only Truth exists, and whatever leads an individual toward peace and stability of mind is considered the path of Krishna. He uses the example of a saint who lied to a sick woman about her impending death to illustrate that a method is justified if it achieves a beneficial and peaceful end. The speaker clarifies that Nishkam Karma, or selfless action, does not imply a lack of intelligence or planning. He points out that Shri Krishna was highly strategic and calculated, yet remained unattached to the results. True selfless action means putting in full effort and intelligence while remaining unmoved by success or failure. Acharya Prashant argues that society often values the Bhagavad Gita because of the Pandavas' victory, but the real teaching is that being on the side of Truth is the only true victory, regardless of the material outcome. He defines the ultimate Truth as freedom, fearlessness, and peace. Acharya Prashant also discusses the role of the ego, explaining that feelings like guilt are often used to bolster a person's self-image as being moral. He describes procrastination as a mechanism for the ego to sustain itself by keeping tasks unfinished. He concludes that a truly religious person abandons all social and moral labels to follow the path that leads to the Truth. The ultimate test of one's spiritual state is how one reacts when results go against their expectations; true equanimity in the face of failure reveals a state of selfless action.