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दूसरों को हराना हो तो खुद को हराना सीखो || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Emotions
Consciousness
Self-Introspection
Love
Nachiketa
Patience
Wisdom
Liberation
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that breaking oneself means having the resolve to go against one's own emotions. He describes emotions like anger, attraction, attachment, jealousy, and fear as a tsunami that can easily overwhelm a person. He emphasizes that while thoughts involve some level of conscious participation and control, emotions are entirely unconscious and arise from the animalistic, subconscious depths of the mind. To be truly human is to act according to what is right (understanding) rather than what one feels is right (emotion). He asserts that following one's 'gut feeling' or intuition is often a mistake, as these are rooted in our biological, animal nature. True heroism lies in the ability to do what is right even when it feels painful or difficult. He further clarifies the distinction between emotion and love, stating they are opposites. Love is associated with the height of consciousness, liberation, and wisdom, whereas emotion keeps a person tied to their animalistic tendencies. He advises that one must observe their thoughts and actions through self-introspection to break free from these bondages. Regarding the spiritual journey, Acharya Prashant highlights the importance of infinite patience. He uses the story of Nachiketa to illustrate that waiting and perseverance signify humility and a recognition of the immense value of Truth. He suggests that instead of constantly looking for a final destination or result, one should find joy in the process and the journey itself, as the Truth is not a commodity to be acquired but a state of being reached through consistent practice and right action.