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सर, आप छुप-छुप के ब्राह्मणों का समर्थन करते हैं || आचार्य प्रशांत (2021)
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Upanishads
Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
Brahman
Spirituality
Science
Varna System
Manusmriti
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses misconceptions regarding Indian scriptures and the caste system. He clarifies that the Upanishads and the Manusmriti are fundamentally different; while the Upanishads represent the peak of Vedic philosophy and are considered the ultimate authority (Pramana), the Manusmriti is a social code with no spiritual validity compared to the Vedas. He emphasizes that the Upanishads, such as the Vajrasuchi Upanishad, explicitly state that a person's varna is determined by their choices and actions rather than birth. He asserts that his support is for Brahman (Truth), not for any specific caste, and that Truth is the destination for all humanity, regardless of gender or social background. Responding to the suggestion of prioritizing science over the Bhagavad Gita, Acharya Prashant explains that science and spirituality serve different purposes. While science addresses the external world and provides material progress, it cannot resolve internal human struggles like fear, jealousy, or lust. Spirituality is essential for understanding the nature of the ego and finding inner peace. He advises that one should not reject profound spiritual wisdom due to historical injustices or modern ideologies. Instead, individuals should use their intellect and discernment to study authentic spiritual texts like the Gita and Upanishads, which offer solutions to the fundamental restlessness of life.