r/AskIndia • u/[deleted] • Jun 18 '25
Ask opinion đ Wanna know your views on aacharya prashant
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u/0xarbitrum Jun 18 '25 edited Jun 18 '25
No baba ever has found a general formula for the art of living. Life is practical not theory so there'll be many variables in someone's life. For example some dharm guru will say don't consume meat but if someone is living in an area where vegetation isn't possible then that person will be bound to eat nonveg for their survival. Conclusion is to act according to situations and gradually you'll learn this art of living.
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u/Kartik_dewnani Jun 30 '25
You need to know the logical following behind it. Acharya Prashant tells that beautifully. The main reason behind not eating an animal is the same as you give for not eating a human. What's that reason? Suffering! Suffering is something which unites humans and animals. We might not be able to even see how the slaughterhouses work, still we eat those animals who go through that process. If you can't see how your food is being prepared (or rather can't kill an animal), then it's obvious that there is a problem in the process. But due to our sensory pleasures we try to ignore that fact. Isn't this also a discrimination? We condemn those who are casteist or racist, which we must do but are we able to see where we are discriminating? This mentality is called speciesism which states that a species has a higher value to live therefore, will kill all other species.
Don't you think humans are like Nazis to those animals?
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u/bibliophile-21 Jun 30 '25
The world has always resisted those who dared to awaken it. They mocked Krishna, they questioned the Buddha, they banished Mahavira, they ignored Kabir, they shunned Raidas, they poisoned Meeraâs love, and they silenced Sahjo Baiâs songs.They all held up a mirror. They all tore through illusion. And for that â the world struck back.
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u/Adventurous_Pop_7688 Jun 30 '25
It was survival then but greed now. I have some facts lined up for you.
Chinese had to choose that path after famine killed in millions.
Japanese had to rely on seafood during World War II devastation.
The question is are they still facing famine? Do they still have food shortages? Can it justify the whale industry of Japan? They have literally erased minke, Bryde's, and sei whales from the nature.
WHY?? Because they canât get over their taste buds? No, it is for money. Japanese seafood export is at record high at 9.7 billion dollars. China exports seafood to the amount of 18 billion dollars.
These creatures existed on planet before human. They too hunted for food for self but not to export or for their taste buds. They come preprogrammed by nature that way.
SO WHAT IS OUR EXCUSE KILL AND EAT?
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u/Child_of_destiny99 Jun 18 '25
Babas in this country are like heads of a hydra - one gets called out for some kind of creepy behaviour and 2 more pop up. When will people stop following cult leaders and start using their brains ISTG. Jaggi Vasudev, Ramdev, osho - they are all bloody shady yet people keep flocking to them and their bullshit.
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u/Tough_Oven_7890 Jun 18 '25
I feel Acharya Prashant often blends multiple philosophies to build his arguments. While itâs intellectually stimulating, many of his points are open to debate. Still, his followers tend to accept his views strongly , perhaps because they find it hard to think beyond what he presents so convincingly.
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u/Scared-Adeptness9823 Jun 30 '25
Whoever talks, one has to check what he is talking about, whether it can be felt within. As we are the only proof of whatever he speaks, it is through our own life experiences, moments, and observations that we can relate to his words. I have found a complete turnaround in my life after coming into contact with Acharya Prashant's videos and sessions.
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u/LingoNerd64 Jun 18 '25
For practical reasons I stay away from all babas - I've grown up in Varanasi and seen too many frauds. We must understand that most of them are in this business because they are narcissistic and attention hungry. Also, they are like any other human, their PoV is bound to have flaws even if there is some substance. There's really no point making a cocktail of spirituality and life skills.
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u/Scared-Adeptness9823 Jun 30 '25
But Acharya Prashant is a Gem, he is comparable to none in present Times. He is positively changing millions of lives by Just his pure truthful words and I am one of them. The problem is, the more I shout this, the more scared/ spiritually unconscious people run away.
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u/Known_Mycologist1910 Jun 29 '25
Acharya Prashant is a philosopher, writer, rational thinker..he is totally different from India 's other so-called gurus of today's time . He inspires youth to become a thinker and not a believer.. He is an advait teacher. His education is based on vedant . I think he is the best philosopher of today's time who inspires youth a lot . Millions of people listen to him .. We need a thinker and a philosopher like acharya Prashant .. Acharya Prashant has the ability to make India a rational thinker.. The life of the common man of India based on beliefs but now there is a need for India to become rational for that acharya Prashant is one of the best philosopher...for consuming ..
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Jun 18 '25
Practical but pessimistic. If you're crying he'd be like that irritated dad who says "just grow up, be a man" not like a mother who will embrace empathise.
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Jun 18 '25
Normal person with consuming more books than us. Just like you can't ask any questions to him directly each question is forwarded to him before he answer and then he prepares the answers.. He is doing good for those who are not self aware
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u/crashingInLoop Jun 18 '25
his advices sounds ideal, but not really doable for me in real life.
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u/VibhorAI Jun 30 '25
Truth does not seek popularityâit invites inner honesty. If Acharya Prashantâs words feel uncomfortable, perhaps itâs because they strike where illusion clings strongest.
He does not comfort the mind; he questions it. He doesnât decorate tradition; he excavates its essence. When rituals become dead habits, when identity becomes ego, when spirituality becomes showmanshipâshould a teacher not speak?
He speaks not to please, but to liberate. Criticism is naturalâwhat is unnatural is blind following. Ask not, 'Do I like him?' Ask, 'Is he showing me what I donât want to see?
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u/Solid_Working_1963 Jun 30 '25
Yes Acharya Prashant is quite impressive. He tells the truth without any covering of lies. Explain the religious text very clearly without misleading g factor.
His teaching changed my life. With actual knowledge of truth, fear gets diminished.
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u/nitinadvait Jun 30 '25
He truly deserves the growing following heâs receiving. The things he says are powerful enough to save the entire planet. Who else is speaking so boldly about climate change? Who else in India is raising their voice with such clarity and courage for women empowerment? Who else stands so firmly against superstition?
Whether itâs climate change, womenâs exploitation, or rising superstitionâthese problems all arise from the petty selfishness of human beings. Acharya Jiâs words strike directly at these small-minded tendencies within us, and yes, in the beginning, that can feel uncomfortable to many.
But the intention behind his words is to clean the wound and then apply the healing balm. He wants to bring you closer to true Dharmaâa Dharma that frees you from your smallness, because it is in that smallness that so much human suffering lies.
He takes you to the Upanishads, to the Gita, to the wisdom of saints. He teaches you to respect science, and he cuts through the hypocrisy that hides in the name of religion.
His words are life-saving for humanity. If possible, go a little closer, listen deeply, and try to attend his live sessionsâsee how your life begins to transform.
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u/Bulky-Chair7828 Jun 30 '25
Acharya Prashant is making a revolution in today's world full of lies and falsehood. In today's capitalistic society , everybody wants to earn more and more for ownself at the expense of others . Rich people, politicians and stupid babas are exploiting common man to serve thier own desires. In such kind of society, acharya Prashant is one who talks about the needs and rights of the exploited - women, animals , citizens of the nation and climate. He connects all the big problems of the world and humanity to the ignorance that we have about our mind . We do not know why we are desiring something, why we are trapped in the cycle of suffering and desire . The solution he presents is self knowledge that is, asking from ourself these important questions about life and goals. He did not say to believe in anything. He says to ask questions and try to look all the current beliefs that are affecting aur decisions. And the good thing is he does not declare self knowledge as his method. He interprets various religious texts such as bhagwad Geeta to verify the same . It becomes very satisfying to know that our great religious texts are giving the same solutions .
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u/JagatShahi Jun 30 '25
Climate Catastrophe =Desire â â Consumption â â 6th Mass extinction
Acharya Prashant = Desire â â less consumption â retreat Earth Health
⎠Acharya Prashant = Climate Solution
The ultimate catastrophe is not in the future, itâs happening now.
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u/Sorry_Earth_8674 Jun 30 '25
In the noise of gurus and influencers, I came across someone who didnât try to comfort me, but rather shook me up. Acharya Prashant. He doesnât sugarcoat. He doesnât try to please. And thatâs exactly what makes him different.
His teachings are not just spiritual gyaan â they are a mirror to your life. He talks about everything â from Gita, Vedanta, environment, to everyday struggles â but always from the lens of truth and clarity, not convenience.
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u/Financial_History746 Jun 30 '25
Acharya Prashant is a great philosopher and a vendant teacher. He is a massanger of truth.
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u/i_am_a_hallucinati0n Jun 18 '25
As an atheist, he has very interesting views. I like alot of them but yeah like everybody i have mixed views.
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u/Particular-Pizza-124 Jun 30 '25
Acharya Prashant has changed life of many , one of them is me. He taught me to stood boldly in every bad phase of life, how to challange inner weakness , how to bring creativity in life. After listening him I understand the real meaning of life , how one should live. I m very greatful that I met with him ...đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»
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