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टोना-टोटका और मायावी शक्तियाँ क्या हैं? || आचार्य प्रशान्त (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Superstition
Delusion
Truth
Auto-hypnosis
Upanishads
Kabir Saheb
Spiritual Practice
Maya
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the questioner's belief in black magic and invisible negative powers by stating that the belief itself is the actual trap. He explains that the questioner has already accepted the existence of such superstitions and considers herself a victim, which is a form of mental entrapment. He compares this situation to a spider getting caught in its own web or a person who draws a terrifying monster on a wall and then becomes paralyzed with fear by their own creation. This, he asserts, is a form of auto-hypnosis where one creates a mental delusion and then suffers because of it. He emphasizes that in existence, there is only Truth and mental delusion; there is no third category such as black magic. He points out that no enlightened sage or scripture, including the Upanishads or the teachings of Kabir Saheb and Guru Nanak, supports the existence of such superstitions. While Sufi stories might mention magic, it is always symbolic of deeper understanding and wisdom rather than literal invisible forces. He suggests that if one must use the term magic, it should be applied to the visible influences of society, the market, and family that condition and manipulate a person's mind and decisions. Regarding obstacles on the spiritual path, Acharya Prashant explains that what people call illusory powers are often just their own tendencies or the influence of those around them. He advises that spiritual practice involves self-refinement and the discipline to not allow oneself to be swayed by delusions. He concludes by stating that the path is simple: recognize and distance oneself from what is false or delusional, and move toward the Truth with devotion. There are no magical solutions; one must simply exercise discernment and follow the right path.