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भय और लोभ, एक ही सिक्के के दो पहलू || आचार्य प्रशांत (2019)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Truth
Fear
Greed
Love
Liberation
Kabir Saheb
Sakshi
Self-Deception
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that human actions are primarily driven by two forces: truth or fear, where fear often manifests as greed. Most people refrain from wrongdoing only when they anticipate punishment, indicating that their conduct is governed by external consequences rather than an internal commitment to truth. He asserts that those who are not aligned with truth are easily manipulated by money or threats, as greed and fear are two sides of the same coin. True inspiration, however, should stem from love, truth, and liberation, though these rarely serve as the primary motivators for the common person. Addressing the dynamics of parenting and relationships, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that true love involves granting freedom to the loved one. He critiques the tendency of parents to remain overly anxious about their adult children, suggesting that if a child has been raised to be capable, such worry is unnecessary and potentially harmful. He defines love as the absence of personal desire or exploitation; to love someone is to liberate them from one's own expectations. He challenges the notion of dependency within families, pointing out the hypocrisy of those who claim to be providers yet live as psychological slaves to those they support. Finally, the speaker clarifies the nature of spiritual guidance and the perception of the Guru. He warns against becoming attached to the physical appearance or external attributes of a teacher, as these are subject to change. He distinguishes between mere 'thoughts' and the 'witnessing' (Sakshi) expressed by saints like Kabir Saheb. He explains that the words of a realized being are not intellectual products or thoughts, but spontaneous expressions of silence and truth. He encourages seekers to look beyond the physical form and intellectual constructs to understand the source from which a saint's words emerge.