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भारतीय पुरुषों की अंधी वासना?(विदेशी महिलाओं की भारतीय कामुकता पर टिप्पणियाँ) ||आचार्य प्रशांत(2024)
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Self-knowledge
Suppression
Lust
Religiosity
Nature
Hypocrisy
Awareness
Kabir Saheb
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of deep-seated lust and behavioral problems in Indian men, particularly in light of incidents involving foreign women. He argues that the problem is not merely physical or natural but stems from a fundamental lack of understanding of the physical and material world. He explains that Indian culture has historically emphasized the suppression of natural instincts rather than understanding them. This suppression does not eliminate the instinct; instead, it pushes it into the subconscious, where it manifests as unconscious actions and perversions. He contrasts the path of understanding with the path of suppression, noting that true religiosity is rooted in inquiry and knowledge, not blind obedience or the mere act of bowing down. He further explains that the Indian definition of religion has become synonymous with hypocrisy, where internal lust is hidden behind a facade of external respectability. He uses biological examples, such as the coloration of flowers for pollination, to illustrate that sexual attraction is a natural, evolutionary conditioning of the body. By understanding these biological drives through the lens of self-knowledge, one can assign them their proper place without being dominated by them. He criticizes the current religious landscape for distancing knowledge from spirituality, labeling those who seek knowledge as atheists while praising blind faith. This lack of self-awareness leads to a culture of sycophancy and a lack of resistance against wrongdoing. Acharya Prashant also highlights the role of parenting and social taboos in perpetuating this cycle. He points out that when parents treat natural biological processes like menstruation with shame and secrecy, they instill a sense of guilt and 'body consciousness' in children, which hinders their psychological growth. He advocates for a life led by 'Bodha' or awareness, where one views both the internal and external worlds as subjects of inquiry. He concludes that true spirituality is 'Atmagyan' or self-knowledge—understanding the ego and the physical self. Only through such understanding can one become a witness to their nature, moving beyond the labels of 'good' or 'bad' toward liberation.