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योग्य और अयोग्य कर्म माने क्या? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2013)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Yogya Karma
Dharma
Priya and Hit
Identity
Conditioning
Shri Buddha
Asang
Vedanta
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Acharya Prashant explains that the concepts of 'worthy' and 'unworthy' actions are often misunderstood because they are viewed through the lens of personal identity and ego. He clarifies that 'worthy' (Yogya) literally means that which is fit to be joined or connected, while 'unworthy' (Ayogya) is that which is not. Most people decide what is worthy based on their own principles, past experiences, and knowledge base, which are essentially bundles of interests and disinterests. He argues that as long as an individual acts from a specific identity—such as a mother, a professional, or a hungry person—their actions are predetermined by that identity's programming. In such a state, there is no real 'decision' or 'choice'; the person is simply acting out their conditioning, much like a corpse rolling down a tilted plank. He further distinguishes between 'pleasant' (Priya) and 'beneficial' (Hit). Most human actions are driven by the pursuit of the pleasant and the avoidance of the unpleasant, which Acharya Prashant identifies as the root of suffering. He cites Shri Buddha's teaching that the company of the pleasant and the sight of the unpleasant both lead to grief. True 'benefit' (Hit) is a subtle concept that is independent of personal likes and dislikes. It is universal and objective, often appearing sweet or bitter depending on one's perspective, but its essence is simply 'appropriateness' or 'Dharma'. He emphasizes that Shri Krishna's actions in the Mahabharata were neither out of personal friendship nor enmity, but were rooted in what was beneficial and right. Acharya Prashant concludes by highlighting the Vedantic concept of 'Asang' (unattached or unassociated), as taught by Ashtavakra. He explains that the true self is solitary and does not need to 'join' with anything. To live a life based on 'Hit' rather than 'Priya' requires moving beyond the mechanical reactions of the ego. He warns against the trap of 'conceptual clarity' where one thinks they understand the truth but remains stuck in old patterns. True worthy action arises only when one is free from the conflict of memory and identity, acting not out of personal passion or interest, but out of a deeper, non-personal alignment with what is beneficial for all.