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सर, आप प्यार से बात क्यों नहीं करते? || आचार्य प्रशांत
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Love
Names
Sanatan Dharma
Truth
Conditioning
Shakti
Scolding
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Acharya Prashant responds to a question about why he scolds instead of explaining with love by first addressing the questioner's name, Pankhuri, which means petal. He suggests that her misconception about love began with her naming, questioning the practice of giving girls names like Muskaan (smile), Palak (eyelid), or Pankhuri. He contrasts these with the hundreds of powerful names for Shakti (divine energy) in the Sanatan tradition that are often overlooked. The speaker elaborates that a flower is a plant's reproductive organ, finding it contradictory that society advises women to dress modestly while giving them names that refer to reproductive parts. This, he asserts, is where confusion begins. He presents a list of traditional Sanatan names for girls with profound meanings as better alternatives. He argues that the questioner's definition of love is flawed, equating it to someone who coaxes and cajoles with baby talk, a behavior he deems suitable only for infants. He clarifies that he is not scolding but "asserting" his point for her benefit, without any violence in his mind. He states that the right to receive his scolding is a precious thing reserved for those very close to him. Acharya Prashant questions why he should be expected to smile forcibly when there is little in the world to smile about, citing the destruction and foolishness prevalent as reasons for his serious demeanor. He describes himself as a simple, natural person, and his direct, truthful speech as his form of love. He contrasts this with the falsely sweet words of others who might be deceiving her. He concludes by stating that he sees the "murders" and destruction that others, with their eyes closed in fear, do not. This awareness of the world's condition prevents him from smiling superficially. He emphasizes that in the limited time available, he chooses to assertively explain the truth rather than smile like a model.