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है तुममें विवेकानंद जैसी प्यास? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Swami Vivekananda
Samadhi
Advaita
Liberation
Non-duality
Spirituality
Mind
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Acharya Prashant explains that the relationship between Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda was unique due to the latter's extraordinary readiness and intense spiritual thirst. While many sought Shri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda was specifically chosen and even pursued by him because of his profound eligibility. The speaker highlights that when Swami Vivekananda asked if God could be seen and requested to see Him immediately, Shri Ramakrishna responded with 'take it now.' This immediate transmission of Samadhi was possible only because Swami Vivekananda's desire for liberation was absolute and instantaneous. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that spirituality is not about God but about the seeker's own state; existence provides exactly what one truly desires. Most people do not attain liberation because they prioritize worldly gains like fame, wealth, and comfort over the ultimate truth. The discussion further delves into the concept of Advaita, or non-duality. Acharya Prashant clarifies that the mind is the entity that creates numbers and divisions, starting from the number two—the observer and the observed. When the mind is removed, duality disappears, but this does not leave behind the number 'one' or even 'zero' in a mathematical sense, as there is no one left to count. Instead, what remains is silence and peace. He argues that the term 'Advaita' is more accurate and profound than saying 'God is one,' because the concept of 'one' implies the possibility of 'two.' He also notes the linguistic limitations of English in expressing deep spiritual concepts like Brahman, Karma, and Guru, which have no direct equivalents in Western thought.