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इस सिस्टम को सुधारो नहीं, पूरा ही गिरा दो || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
राष्ट्रधर्म
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Vedanta
Bhagavad Gita
Nishkam Karma
Ego
Society
Environmental Destruction
Neti-Neti
Spiritual Transformation
Description

Acharya Prashant critiques the current societal structure, arguing that it is built on a foundation of ego, desire, and violence. He challenges the common concern about how society will function if radical changes are made, stating that the current functioning of society is responsible for immense suffering, environmental destruction, and the extinction of species. He explains that the roles people play, such as vegetable vendors or mechanics, are often not contributions to society but rather signs that they are victims of an exploitative system. He emphasizes that spirituality, particularly through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta, is not about maintaining or reforming the existing order but about its total dissolution and transformation from the center. He clarifies that selfless service (Nishkam Karma) does not mean supporting the status quo but rather removing what is harmful, much like removing a tumor to save a body. Acharya Prashant asserts that everything originating from the ego—including current family structures, politics, and economics—must be re-evaluated and potentially discarded. He urges individuals to have the courage to seek total freedom and originality rather than being bound by tradition or the fear of 'what will happen next.' He concludes that true spiritual progress involves a 'creative destruction' where the false is eliminated to make way for the truth, emphasizing that the end of the old is necessary for a genuine beginning.