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(गीता-12) फिर सारे अधिकार तुम्हारे हैं, अर्जुन! || आचार्य प्रशांत, भगवद् गीता पर (2022)
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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
Shri Krishna
Prasad
Senses (Indriya)
Self-Knowledge (Atma-Gyan)
Yajna (Sacrifice)
Peace (Shanti)
Detachment (Vairagya)
Description

Acharya Prashant begins by reciting a verse from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, Verse 64), which states that a disciplined person, free from attachment and aversion, attains peace in their mind even while enjoying sense objects through their controlled senses. He explains that for such a person, the enjoyment of sense objects is not the goal but is considered 'Prasad' (a grace offering). The primary goal is love for the Truth, and whatever comes as a consequence of moving towards the Truth—be it pleasure or pain—is accepted as Prasad. This is likened to visiting a temple not for the offering but for the deity; the offering is an incidental gain. Similarly, a person on the path of Truth is not concerned with honor or dishonor, as these are secondary matters. The speaker emphasizes that the real battle is the one fought against oneself. He uses the story of a fighting cock to illustrate this point. Initially, the cock is full of anger and excitement, but the master says it is not ready for battle. It is only when the cock becomes calm, still, and seemingly made of wood, unmoved by other cocks, that it is declared invincible. This is the state of a true warrior who fights with full force but is not consumed by the fight. The real victory is remaining untouched by the struggle. The speaker humorously suggests a mantra, "Got stuck again?" to remind oneself not to get entangled in petty issues. Acharya Prashant further explains that the real warrior ignores trivial fights and focuses on the great battle against the self. This is the essence of 'Yajna' (sacrifice)—offering oneself for the sake of Krishna (Truth). He then refers to another verse (Chapter 2, Verse 66), stating that a person without self-knowledge lacks wisdom and self-contemplation. Without self-contemplation, there is no mental peace, and without peace, there is no happiness. The term 'Ayukta' (one who is not yoked or connected) refers to someone not connected to Krishna or Truth. The intelligence of such a person becomes corrupted and works against them. The goal of spirituality is not to seek rest but to become someone who can find rest by burning away all that is restless within. True peace lies in not getting entangled in petty fights.