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इनसे ज्ञान ले रहे हो? || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत पर (2021)
शास्त्रज्ञान
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3 years ago
Spirituality
Entertainment
Mind
Fame
Conditioning
Wisdom
Consciousness
Upanishads
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the tendency of people to idolize entertainers, such as famous football players, and mistake their fame for wisdom. He explains that spirituality is about understanding and liberating the mind from its conditioning and arbitrary rules, whereas sports and entertainment are based on human-defined, imaginary rules created for amusement. He points out that the popularity of such figures stems from the boredom and emptiness in people's lives, leading them to seek distraction in activities like chasing a ball or playing video games. He argues that excellence in a sport or game is not a sign of higher consciousness or spiritual insight, and therefore, such individuals should not be looked upon as life guides or spiritual authorities.