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घर पर यौन शोषण || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2021)
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Truth
Spirituality
Family
Child Abuse
Social Institutions
Upanishads
Relationships
Holiness
Description

A questioner shares her personal journey of overcoming depression and the trauma of child sexual abuse, which she experienced at the hands of a relative. She found clarity through Acharya Prashant's teachings after various other spiritual practices provided only temporary relief. Concerned about the prevalence of such abuse, often by relatives, she asks how to address this societal issue. Acharya Prashant responds by addressing the societal tendency to sanctify institutions like family and marriage. He explains that we think if we call something 'holy,' like family or marriage, it will become so. He gives examples of such beliefs: 'Family is a sacred institution,' 'Uncle is like a father,' 'Parents are gods,' and 'Husband is God.' He argues that merely repeating these statements does not make them true; it is a lie that we repeat so often that we start to believe it ourselves. He points out the contradiction that while the husband-wife relationship is called sacred, most murders of women are committed by family members or lovers. He asserts that only Truth is sacred, and nothing else. One should not respect relationships blindly but should respect the Truth. The amount of respect a person deserves is proportional to the respect they give to Truth. He says, 'The more you love Ram, the more I will love you. If you don't love Ram, I don't love you. Because my first love is Ram.' He extends this principle to all relationships, stating that no social institution is inherently sacred. If a family is aligned with Truth, it can be considered holy; otherwise, it is a slaughterhouse. To protect children, Acharya Prashant advises making the home a spiritual place. This involves creating a small library, having a place for worship, and integrating spirituality into daily life. He criticizes homes that lack books and a spiritual atmosphere. He suggests that if a child learns to ask fundamental questions, like those in the Upanishads, they will be protected from harmful influences, including negative online content. The only real safety for a child is spirituality. To save children, one must make the home spiritual.