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जिस तन लगिया इश्क कमाल || आचार्य प्रशांत, बाबा बुल्लेशाह पर (2023)
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Ishq (Divine Love)
Bulleh Shah
Atma (Self)
Aham (Ego)
Prakriti (Nature)
Liberation (Mukti)
Nishkam Karma
Shiva Sutras
Description

Acharya Prashant explains the meaning of the song by Bulleh Shah, "Jis tan lagiaa ishq kamaal, naache besur te betaal" (The one whose body is struck by divine love, dances without rhythm or tune). He clarifies that dancing without rhythm or tune signifies breaking free from man-made patterns and societal norms. These patterns, like rhythm and tune, are human creations. If one remains entangled in them, they forget "Ishq" or divine love. He defines "Ishq" using the framework of the Bhagavad Gita, which mentions three entities: Prakriti (nature), Aham (ego), and Atma (Self). The ego has two choices: Prakriti or Atma. "Ishq" is the ego's choice to embrace the Atma for its own well-being, a declaration to move out of suffering and bondage. It is not an attachment to any worldly object or person but a declaration of freedom. He explains that we are all born as lovers because we are all troubled by our own selves and have a pull towards rest and relief. A false lover is one who, despite loving freedom, runs towards worldly attractions, while a true lover chooses the path towards the Atma. Acharya Prashant explains the line "Dardmand nu koi na chhede" (No one bothers the one in pain). The lover tells the world, "I am already suffering the greatest pain, the pain of longing for 'Him'. Why do you trouble me?" The world is troubled because the lover's actions are not conditioned like theirs; they are like an un-choreographed dance. The line "Jisne ves ishq da keeta, dhur darbaaron fatwa leeta" (The one who has made divine love his way of life, receives orders directly from the primal source) means the lover now takes orders from the supreme source, not the world. This is Karma Sanyasa (renunciation of action) and Karma Yoga (yoga of action). He further explains that when one drinks the cup of love from the master (Huzoor), all worldly questions and answers, which are born of desire, cease to exist. Referencing the Shiva Sutras, he explains the concept of "Atma Nartak" (The Self is the dancer). The Atma itself does not dance, but in its presence, the ego begins to dance. This dance is Nishkam Karma (action without desire for results), which is an expression, not an attainment. The life of a liberated person is one of expression, not attainment. He concludes by lamenting the misuse of sacred words like "Ishq," "love," and "truth" for worldly attachments, which keeps people in bondage.