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Teach this to today's generation || Acharya Prashant (2018)
Breaking Free
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Nature
Procreation
Education
Transcendence
Survival
Books
Biological Instincts
Ignorance
Description

Acharya Prashant emphasizes the importance of intellectual and spiritual growth over biological instincts. He suggests that a person who truly cares for another's well-being will encourage them to read books rather than offering superficial gifts. He explains that animals like rabbits are driven purely by nature to procreate frequently as a survival mechanism to ensure their species continues. He argues that humans must be taught that they are more than just their biological nature or physical bodies. Without this education on transcendence, he warns that each new generation will merely become more numerous and ignorant, reacting only to hormonal and chemical impulses. He stresses the need to disseminate knowledge that helps individuals move beyond the dictates of the body and brain.