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भय और भ्रम हटेंगे या तो विज्ञान से, या आत्मज्ञान से || आचार्य प्रशांत (2019)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Ignorance
Attachment
Fear
Spirituality
Science
Self-knowledge
Greed
Liberation
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that repeating the same mistakes is driven by a powerful attraction to a specific object or desire, which he compares to an elephant being lured into a pit by sugarcane. People often complain about the negative consequences of their actions while hiding the underlying greed that led them there. To stop the cycle, one must confront the specific desire they are clinging to. He notes that both fear and attraction are products of ignorance; just as a child might fear a harmless object or be attracted to a dangerous snake, an ignorant person misjudges the world. Acharya Prashant outlines two methods to overcome fear and attachment: science and spirituality. Science provides knowledge of the external world, dispelling superstitions and irrational fears. Spirituality focuses on understanding the mind and the self, exploring why the mind feels lonely or seeks external support. He asserts that all mental vices, such as stress, attachment, and jealousy, are interconnected and cannot be removed in isolation. To eliminate stress, one must also be willing to let go of the attachments that cause it. Finally, he explains that every choice carries a price, and one cannot enjoy a specific pleasure without accepting its inevitable consequences. If a situation causes suffering, one must stop engaging with the source of that suffering. He reassures that no one is too weak to seek liberation. While physical tasks may require specific strength, the journey toward freedom and truth provides its own strength to anyone who chooses to walk that path.