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On life, death and celebration || Acharya Prashant, on Jesus Christ (2018)
Acharya Prashant
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Jesus Christ
Kabir Saheb
Advaita
Spirituality
Truth
Non-doership
Valuation
Liberation
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the curiosity surrounding the celebration of Christmas within a predominantly Hindu and Indic foundation. He clarifies that the celebration is not an endorsement of organized religion or a specific historical figure, but rather a celebration of divinity, sainthood, and the universal spirit of truth. He explains that while the foundation values the teachings of all great masters like Kabir Saheb, Buddha, and Mahavir, specific celebrations like Christmas are often incidental or influenced by societal awareness and the market, rather than scholarly knowledge of dates. He emphasizes that the essence of such festivities is to honor anyone who lives for the truth and works for the liberation of the world, regardless of the name they are known by. He further discusses the concept of 'dying' as taught by Jesus Christ, interpreting it as the psychological discontinuation of one's existing mental life and beliefs. To meet God, one must challenge and defeat the core principles and valuations that the mind has taken as truth. He argues that true valuation should transcend material things and thoughts, pointing to love as a transcendental reality that cannot be reduced to mere chemicals or hormones. He encourages a shift in perspective from valuing the material to valuing that which is beyond, as the heart inherently yearns for the transcendental. Finally, Acharya Prashant urges a transition from passive observation or the mechanical recitation of God's name to solid, transformative action. He uses the metaphor of a caged bird to explain that simply singing about the sky does not lead to freedom; one must fight against the cage with full effort. He defines true non-doership as acting with the intention to perish in the battle for truth rather than for personal gain. He concludes by stating that one's life and actions must demonstrate the depth of their love and their commitment to spiritual change.