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असली रण अपने विरुद्ध है || आचार्य प्रशांत, संत कबीर पर (2014)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Kabir Saheb
Surma
Kurukshetra
Ego
Maya
Peace
Truth
Spirituality
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that rest and peace are not mere concepts to be discussed but states to be attained. The journey toward them is filled with obstacles, the primary one being the individual self. He defines the battlefield as the act of standing against one's own current state. He argues that everyone is already engaged in a struggle, but most are fighting incorrectly because they do not recognize the true enemy. People live in a state of constant defense, trying to protect themselves, which only leads to further unrest and madness. The speaker distinguishes Kabir Saheb’s warrior from a worldly one. While a worldly person fights to preserve the self and destroy others, Kabir Saheb’s warrior fights to dissolve the ego. This warrior symbolically offers their head before entering the battle and removes all armor. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the world is essentially a battlefield, a Kurukshetra, where one must choose to fight for the Truth. He asserts that there is no place for escapism because wherever one goes, they carry their internal conflicts and the fear of death with them. True victory over the world is achieved by standing against oneself, as the world exists within the individual. The speaker urges the listener to engage in a meaningful struggle for the sake of the Divine rather than for personal security. He explains that the real enemy is the ego and the illusions of Maya. Spirituality is not a refuge for those trying to avoid conflict; rather, it is for the brave who are willing to face the internal war. Only by fighting this essential battle can one truly reach the state of peace and find the Truth.