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कहानी जवानी की: भीतर की चीखें बाहर का शोर || आचार्य प्रशांत (2025)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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10 months ago
Mental Health
Youth
Market
Depression
Anxiety
Vivek
Self-Knowledge
Bhagavad Gita
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the growing issues of anxiety, depression, and overthinking among today's youth, attributing these mental health challenges to the overwhelming influence of the modern market. He explains that while previous generations lacked current technology and wealth, they also did not suffer from mental illness to this extent. The market is designed to be highly attractive, offering endless variety and distractions that prevent individuals from realizing the futility of their pursuits. When one desire fails to satisfy, the market immediately presents several more, keeping the youth in a constant state of intoxication and preventing them from seeing the truth of their situation. This cycle leads to a hollow existence where external success often masks a deep internal failure. He emphasizes that youth is a unique period of peak physical and mental capacity, intended for achieving the highest human potential. However, this energy is often scattered and exploited by social, familial, and bodily demands. Acharya Prashant argues that the 'something more' that the inner self yearns for is not found in material goods or superficial relationships. He suggests that the definition of ruin has changed; it is no longer about poverty but about a life wasted on meaningless choices. To find true peace, one must be willing to accept external struggle and conflict. He asserts that inner tranquility and outer comfort cannot coexist; choosing inner peace requires the courage to resist societal pressures and market lures. Finally, Acharya Prashant encourages the youth to cultivate 'Vivek' or discernment to reject the pre-packaged paths offered by society. He points out that historical progress and revolutions were driven by young people who refused to settle for mediocrity. He urges individuals to look toward the teachings of great figures who stood firm against the tide of their times. The ultimate goal of life is self-knowledge—understanding who the 'I' is behind all borrowed philosophies and desires. By facing the reality of the world directly and refusing to be distracted by superficialities, one can find the fulfillment and purpose for which they were born.