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हम सब इतने नाराज़ क्यों हैं? Road Rage की वजह क्या? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Road Rage
Frustration
Urban Life
Dehumanization
Tipping Point
Responsibility
Kabir Saheb
Malcolm Gladwell
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of road rage, explaining that it is not about a small incident but is a manifestation of deeper, pre-existing anger. He refers to this as the 'tipping point,' a concept from Malcolm Gladwell's book, where a minor event triggers a major reaction. This reaction is like the crystallization of a supersaturated solution; the conditions for it were already present. The incident is merely a precipitating factor, similar to the last straw that breaks the camel's back, which was already overloaded. The speaker argues that the root cause of this anger lies in the dehumanizing nature of modern urban life, especially in large metropolitan cities. He describes this life as one devoid of dignity, where one's humanity is constantly being stripped away, turning people into 'urban insects.' This lifestyle, often pursued for the wrong reasons, leads to a continuous state of internal anger, indignation, and frustration. People are on the roads because of a life they do not want to live. When life is stagnant internally, people try to create external movement by speeding, which is a symptom of their inner turmoil. Conversely, a person who is happy with their life does not engage in rash driving, let alone road rage, because their mind is at peace. This frustration stems from a life of slavery to societal expectations and self-imposed liabilities. People are angry at their own helplessness and their inability to break free from a life they despise. They endure this because of a false sense of responsibility, without understanding what true responsibility means. This pent-up rage finds an outlet in situations like road rage. The speaker criticizes the pursuit of wealth at the expense of life's richness, quoting Kabir Saheb: "The name of God seems bitter, but money seems sweet. In this dilemma, you lose both; you get neither illusion nor God." He points out the irony of people taking pride in living in big cities while leading miserable lives. Regarding how to handle such situations, Acharya Prashant advises avoidance. He says if you encounter a mad bull, you should run away, not argue with it. Similarly, in a road rage incident, it is best to leave the situation, as the other person is likely deeply frustrated and has nothing to lose. He shares a personal anecdote to illustrate the danger of confrontation. He concludes that if one is truly happy and content, they would not even find themselves in such a conflict; instead of fighting, they would invite the other person for tea.