Acharya Prashant addresses the confusion regarding the life of Shri Bhartrihari and the statements of Osho concerning indulgence and suppression. He explains that Shri Bhartrihari’s life serves as a profound lesson rather than a heroic ideal to be emulated. Despite having access to immense worldly pleasures as a king, Shri Bhartrihari remained unfulfilled. This demonstrates that no amount of indulgence can satisfy the human soul; instead, it leads to deeper despair and a eventual, forceful realization of the futility of such pursuits. The speaker clarifies that Shri Bhartrihari did not simply 'kick away' his pleasures heroically, but rather suffered a profound internal collapse when he realized the emptiness of his experiences. Regarding Osho's statement that indulgence becomes a habit and suppression creates internal poison, Acharya Prashant explains that the solution is neither. Suppression is merely pushing a desire into a corner, while indulgence is a never-ending cycle of increasing demands that can never be met. He advocates for 'awakening' or 'detachment' rather than suppression. He suggests that when lust or desire arises, one should critically examine what it truly offers. By looking at the aftermath of indulgence—which he describes as a state of filth, exhaustion, and disappointment—one can see the reality of the situation. He emphasizes that the search for supreme bliss through physical acts is a futile endeavor, as divinity cannot be found in physical organs or sensory pleasures.
