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बस कर जी || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत बुल्लेशाह पर (2014)
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Bulleh Shah
Surrender
Mauj
Separation (Virah)
Anant (Infinite)
Aham Brahmasmi
Guru-Disciple Relationship
Maya (Illusion)
Description

The video begins with an introduction to a song by Bulleh Shah titled 'Bas Kar Ji' (Enough Now). The song is presented as a plea from a mind that has realized its separation from its source and is in a state of complete surrender. The mind understands that its own efforts are futile and that it can only pray for the source to reveal itself when it wishes. The singers then explain the verses of the song. The line 'Bas kar ji, hun bas kar ji, kai gal asaan naal has kar ji' (Enough now, just stop, talk to me with a smile) is a plea to the beloved to end the pain of separation. The devotee feels that although the beloved resides in their heart, they seem distant, which is the play of illusion (maya). The devotee feels beaten like a ball in a game, which is the divine play (leela), and feels choked by this suffering. The plea is for the beloved to now shoot the arrow firmly, ending the game of hide-and-seek and residing within the devotee's being. The devotee declares themselves a slave to the beloved, dying to see their face, and pleads like a prisoner, asking where the beloved can run and hide now, expressing faith that their prayer will be answered. Acharya Prashant is asked about the meaning of 'mauj' (joy/fun) and 'anand' (bliss). He explains that another meaning of 'mauj' is 'wave' (leher). He uses the analogy of the ocean and its waves, stating that the ocean is infinite (anant), and we only ever see its waves, which are the expression of the infinite. He says, 'You have never seen a waveless ocean.' He elaborates that when one is connected to the infinite, every expression—action, non-action, or thought—that arises from one's completeness and health is 'mauj'. An action born of incompleteness is purposeful, aimed at gaining something. However, an action born of completeness is a game (khel), not intended to gain anything. This playful state is 'mauj'. The ocean doesn't wave to get something; it is, so it waves. Any action, non-action, or thought that arises from your innermost being, from your health and not your sickness, is 'mauj'. Finally, Acharya Prashant addresses the idea of substituting the Supreme (Param) with the Guru. He suggests that one can even substitute 'Param' with 'Aham' (I/Self), which is the path of knowledge (gyaan marg), where 'Aham Brahmasmi' (I am Brahman) is the realization. However, he warns of the danger that the ego can claim, 'I am the Supreme.' The distinction between the ego 'I' and the real 'I' is very subtle. Therefore, while the final step is to say 'I,' it is the thousandth step. Until then, it is safer to maintain the duality and say 'You' (Tu).