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जिस तन लगिया इश्क कमाल || आचार्य प्रशांत, बाबा बुल्लेशाह पर (2023)
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Ishq
Nishkama Karma
Liberation
Bhagavad Gita
Soul
Ego
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Shiv Sutras
Description

Acharya Prashant explains the profound spiritual meaning behind the song 'Jis Tan Lagya Ishq Kamaal', emphasizing that true love or 'Ishq' is the soul's pull toward liberation. He clarifies that in the context of the Bhagavad Gita, the ego has two choices: nature or the soul. Choosing the soul and declaring one's intent to be free from suffering and bondage is the essence of love. He warns against the common misuse of the word 'Ishq', which is often wrongly applied to worldly attachments, desires, or habits. True love is not about objects or persons but about the consciousness prioritizing liberation above all else. He stresses the importance of naming things correctly, noting that calling attachment 'love' or fear 'ambition' keeps one in bondage, whereas calling them by their true names leads to freedom. The speaker describes the life of a lover as a 'dance' that is 'out of tune and rhythm' according to worldly standards. This signifies that a person in love with the Truth does not follow man-made patterns, social norms, or calculated algorithms. Their actions become a form of 'Nishkama Karma' or selfless action, which is an expression of inner joy rather than a pursuit of external gain. Acharya Prashant distinguishes between 'achievement' (seeking to get something from nature) and 'expression' (acting from the soul). While worldly people act with a purpose or agenda, the liberated person acts 'just because', much like a dancer who is fully immersed in the dance without concern for an audience or reward. This state of being makes a person unstoppable because they have no personal stakes or selfishness that the world can manipulate. Finally, Acharya Prashant discusses the concept of 'Sacha Kaaran Sacha Sunaya', where the cause and the action become one. In worldly life, people use objects as a means to an end, but in spiritual life, the Truth is both the reason for the action and the action itself. He concludes by explaining that when the ego surrenders to the soul, its entire existence becomes an expression of the divine. The 'pain' mentioned in the song is the 'pain of longing' for the infinite, which renders worldly concerns irrelevant. The liberated individual no longer seeks to satisfy the world's questions or follow its advice, as they are now guided by a higher command from the 'court of the Guru'.