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Acharya ji, you are at the top. How does it feel? || Acharya Prashant, with IRMA (2023)
Breaking Free
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1 year ago
Liberation
Self-discovery
Milestones
Inner Bondages
Dharma
Maturity
Continuous Learning
Success
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that personal accomplishments and degrees, such as those from IIT or IIM, are merely milestones on a long journey rather than final destinations. He emphasizes that one should not dwell on past achievements or allow them to inflate the ego, as there is always more work to be done. He describes life as an endless journey toward a higher goal, likening it to reaching Himalayan peaks. He warns against settling down prematurely or making a career the sole dimension of progress, urging continuous learning and self-discovery until the last breath. For him, the real end is liberation, and one must keep moving as long as inner restlessness and bondages remain. Regarding behavioral changes after success, Acharya Prashant states that he does not feel he has achieved anything of substantial worth, which prevents his behavior from becoming distorted or arrogant. He maintains the same work ethic and mindset he had as a student, viewing every day as a workday. He notes that when one is occupied with a mission of great value, there is no time for self-congratulation. He admits that while maturity may come, he still views himself as a traveler. He also addresses the loneliness of the journey, acknowledging the pain of leaving people behind who choose to settle in comfort zones. He explains that while he tries to carry others along, he cannot compromise his journey or the welfare of the many for the sake of personal attachments.