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श्रीकृष्ण किसके लिए कर्म करते हैं? || आचार्य प्रशांत, कर्मयोग पर (2017)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Lok Sangrah
Samyak Karma
Maya
Detachment
Public Welfare
Sankar
Wisdom
Action
Description

Acharya Prashant explains Shri Krishna's teachings to Arjun regarding the necessity of action and the concept of 'Lok Sangrah' (public welfare). Shri Krishna states that if He were to stop performing actions, the entire world would perish, as people naturally follow His path. Although Shri Krishna has no personal desires or anything left to achieve, He performs actions for the welfare of the world to set an example. Acharya Prashant clarifies that Shri Krishna uses the term 'Lok Sangrah' primarily to help Arjun understand that action can be performed without personal selfishness. For Shri Krishna, action is a spontaneous expression of His nature, and the world is His own creation or 'Maya'. The discussion also touches upon the term 'Sankar' (confusion or hybridity). Acharya Prashant explains that in Shri Krishna's context, 'Sankar' refers to those who do not originate from the divine flow of Shri Krishna. If the world does not follow the path of truth and love, the resulting offspring and actions are born of greed, lust, and fear rather than divine consciousness. Shri Krishna emphasizes that while the ignorant act out of attachment, the wise should act with detachment for the benefit of society. This serves as a subtle correction to Arjun, suggesting that if one can perform difficult actions that lead to suffering, one should find it easier to perform actions that lead to liberation. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant elaborates on the instruction that a wise person should not create confusion in the minds of the ignorant who are attached to fruit-oriented actions. Instead, the wise should lead by example through 'Samyak Karma' (right action). Since those lacking wisdom cannot be convinced through intellectual arguments, the life and character of a realized person must serve as a living testament to the truth. By living a life of peace, strength, and integrity, the wise person becomes a magnet for others. Shri Krishna advises Arjun to awaken his inner strength and shine through his association with the Divine, as the world often follows power and authority rather than abstract truth.