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Purpose of life || Acharya Prashant, with youth (2014)
Acharya Prashant
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Purpose of Life
Living Fully
Inner Celebration
Freedom from Fear
Self-Expression
Enjoyment vs Entertainment
Clarity
Presence
Description

Acharya Prashant clarifies the distinction between goals and the purpose of life, explaining that while goals are often about external achievements and societal expectations, the true purpose of life is to live fully and express one's core. He emphasizes that living fully requires freedom from fear, security concerns, past traditions, and the burdens of rules or ideals. This state of being is described as a continuous, subtle, and deep celebration that exists within an individual, regardless of external circumstances. He distinguishes this inner enjoyment from mere entertainment or pleasure, characterizing it as a constant state of 'partying' or dancing that one carries everywhere. According to him, the purpose of life is to maintain this internal celebration and lightness, where one is effectively singing and dancing even in silence or while performing mundane tasks.