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इस सिस्टम को सुधारो नहीं, पूरा ही गिरा दो || आचार्य प्रशांत (2024)
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Vedanta
Nishkam Karma
Bhagavad Gita
Ego
Society
Environmental Destruction
Spirituality
Neti-Neti
Description

Acharya Prashant critiques the current societal structure, arguing that it is built on a foundation of ego, desire, and violence. He challenges the common concern about how society will function if radical changes are made, stating that the current functioning is destructive and leads to the suffering of both humans and the environment. He highlights the plight of individuals like street vendors and mechanics, describing them not as essential contributors to a healthy society, but as victims of an exploitative system that robs them of a dignified life. He emphasizes that the rapid extinction of species and environmental degradation are direct consequences of this 'world order' and asserts that such a system should not continue. He explains that true selfless action (Nishkam Karma) does not mean maintaining the status quo, but rather working towards the dissolution of harmful structures. Drawing a parallel with a physical ailment, he suggests that the only way to help the body is to remove the tumor, just as society needs to remove what is harmful. He clarifies that spirituality is not about 'management' or making cosmetic changes to keep a broken system running; instead, it is about a fundamental transformation of the human center. When the center changes from ego to truth, every aspect of life—including family, politics, and economy—must inevitably change. He encourages a process of 'creative destruction,' where one has the courage to eliminate what is false and violent, trusting that what follows will be inherently better. Acharya Prashant further addresses the resistance to change, noting that people are often afraid of total freedom and cling to traditions even when they are contrary to truth. He points out that the current system is rooted in 'Kamna' (desire), which naturally leads to 'Himsa' (violence). He rejects the idea of being 'negative,' asserting instead that he is speaking the truth about a system that is fundamentally flawed at its core. He concludes by urging individuals to re-evaluate everything through the lens of truth and to practice 'Neti-Neti'—the Vedantic method of negating what is not true—to bring about a radical transformation in themselves and the world.