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न समर्थन, न विरोध || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत कबीर पर (2014)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Kabir Saheb
Prakriti
Tathata
Ego
Renunciation
Suffering
Guru Nanak
Spirituality
Description

Acharya Prashant interprets a couplet by Kabir Saheb, emphasizing that a true seeker lives in the world without interfering with its natural flow. He contrasts mere renunciation with true understanding, noting that while renunciation attempts to avoid both pleasure and pain, understanding allows one to experience pleasure when it arises and pain when it occurs, without resistance. He cites a Zen anecdote suggesting that the solution to heat or cold is to simply be hot or cold, rather than struggling against the environment. The speaker explains that the world is governed by natural laws and is merely a shadow of the Truth; therefore, interfering with it is pointless. He argues that the act of renouncing something often makes that object more significant in the mind, leading to suppression rather than freedom. For instance, telling someone to renounce worldly desires often creates a hidden greed for them. True 'Tathata' or 'suchness' involves accepting things as they are, without the desire to modify or control them. Acharya Prashant identifies the root of suffering as the attempt to find permanence in an impermanent world. He describes the human tendency to try and make relationships or physical existence eternal as a mistake because it contradicts the divine plan of constant change. By focusing on keeping external things forever, one forgets the true companion that is always present. He clarifies that while the ego must be resisted because it is false, nature should be allowed to function without interference. Finally, he asserts that a truly spiritual person has no conflict with nature or the world. Such an individual experiences emotions like joy and sorrow deeply but remains a witness. He criticizes hollow religion and morality for opposing both nature and divinity. For a person with true faith, nature itself becomes a medium to experience the divine, where the sound of a waterfall or the light of stars reflects the presence of the ultimate Truth.