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How does one stay calm? || Acharya Prashant with youth (2015)
Breaking Free
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Peace
Anxiety
Indifference
Education
Liberation
Passion
Worldliness
Beparwahi
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the world itself is the primary cause of anxiety and the loss of inner calmness. He notes that while one is calm in deep sleep, restlessness arises when the world intrudes through thoughts or dreams. He advises that one should not allow anything worldly to become too important, as tension and panic are inevitable when external things are highly regarded. He suggests maintaining a sense of disregard or indifference toward the world to preserve one's inner space. This indifference, referred to in scriptures as 'beparwahi', is actually necessary for true passion, as it prevents external opinions or rewards from dominating and compromising one's drive. Regarding professional life, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that peace is invaluable and must be prioritized. If a job encroaches upon one's peace, the resulting tension is the penalty for not making the right decision. He reflects on his own journey from prestigious institutions like IIT and IIM, stating that education should empower and liberate an individual rather than becoming a burden or a source of attachment. He argues that if education does not make a person more fearless and free from societal compulsions, then it has failed its purpose. True education must lead to liberation, allowing one to value the sacred flow of life over specific professional identities.