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What is an everlasting source of energy? || Acharya Prashant (2016)
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Energy
Stillness
Shiva and Shakti
Center
Action
Mind
Source of Energy
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Acharya Prashant explains that while it is true that we are energy and the world is energy, it is more important to understand the source of that energy. He affirms that every breath, every movement of a leaf, the blink of an eye, and even a nuclear blast are all manifestations of energy. This fact exists irrespective of our belief in it, as belief is temporary and can change, whereas the actuality of energy is constant. However, not all energy is the same. The speaker draws a distinction between the energy of a frustrated man, the energy of a beautiful runner, and the stillness of a man sitting by the sea. He questions whether these energies are the same. The speaker emphasizes that the crucial question is not about energy itself, but about the center from which the movement or energy arises. He uses several examples to illustrate this point, such as the destructive energy of the nuclear bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the energy of a man seeking revenge, or the excess energy trapped in the atmosphere causing global warming. He contrasts this with the stillness of a driver's mind, which is more important than the energy of the car. The core of the matter is the place from where one acts. Using the Indian mythological concept of Shiva and Shakti, he explains that Shiva is the still center, while Shakti is the power or energy, the dance of the universe. This dance of energy happens around the still center, Shiva. Acharya Prashant concludes that stillness is the essence of all energy. He who goes after energy directly will soon find his energy exhausted. In contrast, one who connects to stillness connects to an everlasting source of energy. This is likened to a glacier, which is still and pristine at its peak, yet gives rise to a vibrant, dancing river. The energy that comes from the silence of the peaks is inexhaustible. When one is silent within, one becomes capable of vigorous action. This action, arising from inaction and calmness, is not personal and therefore does not bring tiredness or aging. The speaker suggests that when one is still at the center, like the eye of a cyclone, the resulting energy is not misdirected or limited; it is harmonious and does not lead to burnout.