On YouTube
किसको मान रहे हो अपना? || आचार्य प्रशांत, भगवद् गीता पर (2019)
आचार्य प्रशांत
58.8K views
6 years ago
Body-consciousness
Self-knowledge
Consciousness
Spirituality
Shri Krishna
Bhagavad Gita
Truth
Suffering
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the definition of one's own depends entirely on how an individual defines themselves. If a person identifies as a physical body, then their relatives are those connected by blood and flesh, a perspective rooted in deep body-consciousness. He clarifies that Arjuna did not act against his own people; rather, he stood with his only true relative, Shri Krishna. If one is viewed as consciousness seeking peace instead of a mere body, then Shri Krishna is the only true companion. Relationships based on physical ties require a person to remain trapped in body-consciousness, as the relationship would dissolve if that identification were lost. The speaker emphasizes that one cannot truly know who belongs to them without first understanding their own identity. Spirituality is not a casual hobby or a means to improve one's personality; it is a necessity for those who find themselves in a state of deep crisis. True spiritual seeking begins only when a person becomes weary of their current state of existence and realizes the inherent suffering in their daily experiences. Shri Krishna becomes a vital force in one's life only when there is an honest admission of being in grave danger. Without this realization, spirituality remains a superficial interest rather than a transformative fire. Acharya Prashant points out the contradictions in the arguments presented in the Bhagavad Gita, noting how the seeker labels opponents as oppressors yet fears the sin of killing them. This inconsistency arises from a lack of spiritual strength and the persistence of body-consciousness. The speaker concludes that as long as one plays the game of mine and yours based on physical traits like genetics, they cannot reach the state of the soul, which is unattached and has no worldly relatives. Spirituality is for those who have no other way out and are ready for the total dissolution of their current way of living.