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The effect of spirituality on married life || Acharya Prashant (2019)
Acharya Prashant
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Aloneness
Marriage
Spiritual Togetherness
Self-Observation
Truth
Equilibrium
Companionship
Responsibility
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that a movement into oneself brings about significant internal changes, such as a reduction in fear and a decreased tendency to lose one's equilibrium. As one observes the mind and moves toward the truth, things that once caused disturbance begin to appear childish, and the individual returns to their center more quickly. He notes that these changes are auspicious and often lead to an increased appetite for further spiritual growth. Regarding the dynamics of a married couple, he emphasizes that before being partners in a social arrangement, both individuals are human beings with a right to the truth. He describes the social institution of marriage as a potential recipe for disaster that can only be purified and neutralized through a spiritual association. Spiritual togetherness is presented as the only antidote to the inherent difficulties of marriage, turning the relationship into something beautiful. Acharya Prashant advises against abruptly quitting a marriage, especially when there are children and shared responsibilities involved. He argues that if a couple could previously be companions in conflict and darkness, it is their responsibility to now accompany and guide each other toward the light. He concludes that it would be inhuman to abandon a companion simply because one has found a path toward spiritual clarity.