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संत वो जो तुम्हें विशुद्ध तुम ही बना दे || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत कबीर पर (2014)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Surrender
Transformation
Mind
Direction
Buddha
Enlightenment
Honesty
Action
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that every step taken in the right direction changes an individual, making the subsequent steps easier. He emphasizes that one should not worry about the final outcome or future steps from their current state of mind, as the person who takes the fifth step will not be the same person who is currently contemplating the first. The mind often creates obstacles by projecting fears about the future, but these projections are invalid because the mind itself undergoes a transformation with every action taken toward the center. He advises focusing solely on the immediate next step and maintaining the right direction rather than calculating long-term consequences from a state of ignorance. He further critiques the tendency of people to engage in lofty spiritual discussions about enlightenment or the state of a Buddha while ignoring their own current reality and petty behaviors. He points out the absurdity of trying to measure the sky while sitting on the ground or worrying about how the world will function if everyone becomes enlightened. Acharya Prashant asserts that such questions are irrelevant to one's current state and are often used as excuses to avoid taking action. He urges the seeker to be honest about their present situation and to focus on taking a single, honest step forward from where they actually stand, rather than indulging in intellectual speculation about ultimate truths.