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जो मैं जानता हूँ वो तुम भी जानते हो || आचार्य प्रशान्त (2016)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Soul
Mind
Moksha
Peace
Bhagavad Gita
Knowledge
Silence
Trust
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that life is a continuous series of unique situations, each demanding a fresh response rather than a pre-calculated answer based on past knowledge or stored information. He emphasizes that every moment is a new test where old knowledge is often useless. Instead of relying on the intellect to analyze and judge every situation, one should trust the spontaneous clarity and understanding that arises from within. He describes himself as a medium or a listener to the truth that speaks through him, suggesting that everyone possesses this same internal source of wisdom, which he identifies as the heart or the soul. He argues that the resistance to this inner voice, caused by social conditioning and mental habits, is what creates confusion and suffering. Addressing the concepts of mind, soul, and liberation, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the soul is not a separate entity but simply the state of the mind when it is silent and peaceful. He refutes common misconceptions about the soul being a physical or material substance, citing the Bhagavad Gita to explain that the soul is 'indestructible' because it is beyond the realm of thought and matter. True liberation, or Moksha, is defined as the cessation of mental agitation and the attainment of peace. He advises that instead of trying to control or 'do' something to find peace, one should practice 'non-doing' and allow life to happen, trusting the inner guidance that transcends personal gain or ego-driven definitions of success. By shifting the mind's focus toward this inner silence, external distractions and sensory inputs lose their power to disturb one's internal state.