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धर्म-परिवर्तन बुरा लगता है? || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2021)
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Eternal Religion
Religious Conversion
Upanishads
Spirituality
Cultural Identity
Shri Krishna
Shri Ram
Sages and Saints
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the issue of religious conversion stems from internal weakness rather than external forces. He states that if a large group of people is converted, it reflects their own lack of strength and connection to their faith. He defines religion as that which gives birth to one's truth, comparing it to a mother, and asserts that a truly religious person would choose death over abandoning their faith. He argues that those who convert easily were never truly religious but were only religious in name, having already abandoned the essence of their faith. He highlights that the root cause of conversion in India is a lack of knowledge regarding the Eternal Religion. He observes that the youth are more attracted to cafes and social media than to spiritual centers, describing this shift as a transition from being religious to irreligious. This process is called a silent murder of spirituality, which is carried out by the individuals themselves rather than by other religions. He criticizes the society for prioritizing material success and modern education over the teachings of Shri Krishna and Shri Ram, noting that schools and colleges provide little space for the wisdom of Sages and Saints. The speaker further discusses how cultural identity is being eroded through the distortion of traditional names and the adoption of Western festivals without spiritual understanding. He notes that when people prefer foreign customs for the sake of appearing liberal or due to the influence of capitalism, they have already undergone an internal conversion. He laments that parents prioritize professional training for their children over spiritual education, leading to a generation that is disconnected from its roots. He concludes by emphasizing the need to bring the Upanishads back into every home and calls for the protection of spiritual integrity.