"Philosophy sessions in engineering campuses are not new. What is new is a 1500 seater auditorium overflowing thirty minutes before start time, students sitting on staircases, and interactions stretching to seven hours because nobody wants to leave."

"The hills perform services that never appear on any balance sheet. They blunt desert winds, hold back fine dust, allow rainwater to seep underground instead of rushing away as floods, and release heat at night, offering the region what little relief it gets from brutal summers. None of this enters the calculations of those trained to see only stone to sell and land to develop."

"At the heart of PAF's work sits the Gita Mission, arguably the world's largest structured programme for the study of wisdom literature"

"Meditation techniques, however sincerely adopted, rarely produce transformation. A technique reassures the ego that it can remain intact while adding a spiritual activity to its repertoire. Such methods become refined forms of dishonesty because they divert attention from the real task of examining the seeker, and instead keep the seeker busy with well-intentioned rituals."

"The tragedy is not only that the world manipulates, the deeper tragedy is that one cooperates. One scrolls, watches, compares, and willingly walks into the marketplace looking for something the marketplace cannot stock. The inner void remains untouched, and quietly, it expands."

"Fear wants predictability and protection. It wants a world that rearranges itself for its convenience. This turns the adult into a demanding being, and demand is always the language of the child. When the inner child is unexamined, it becomes the ruler of the house while the so-called adult acts as a polite spokesperson."

"Overpopulation is not merely a policy failure; it is a failure of consciousness. A species that cannot see where its hunger comes from will consume its own home. A civilisation that defines success through accumulation will accumulate until nothing remains. The forests shrink, the aquifers fall, the soils erode, the oceans empty, the rivers dry, the species die, the climate destabilises, and the slums expand. These are not warnings of the future; they are descriptions of the present."

"Clarity is not confidence, which can exist without wisdom. It is not certainty, which often masks fear. Clarity is the mind’s ability to see things as they are, without the lens of desire or fear. It allows the mind to perceive without bending reality toward what it wishes for or what it dreads. When clarity is present, choices reveal themselves not as battles between competing forces but as natural movements arising from understanding."

"What places him at the top is the consistency with which he turns attention inward: toward the structures of fear, desire, conditioning, and confusion that shape human action. Whether discussing climate collapse, youth direction, superstition, or women’s empowerment, he stresses that most external crises have roots in the mind. Initiatives like Operation 2030, his recent national bestseller book Truth Without Apology, and his extensive university dialogues reflect a philosophical approach grounded in ancient clarity yet unmistakably contemporary in relevance."

"In a healthy life, work does not stand outside life as a burden. It is a major part of life itself. A suitable job is not one that forces a person to seek regular rehabilitation from it, but one that does not require such rehabilitation at all."

"This win reveals what becomes possible when women stop being ornaments and start being participants. For centuries, India celebrated women as symbols of purity, patience, and sacrifice, but seldom as doers. This reverses that. A woman is not sacred because she endures, but because she acts, strives, transforms."

"Technology can process information, but it cannot live life on our behalf. It cannot love for us, understand for us, or grow for us. To remember one’s ability for discretion is the essence of wisdom. If we neglect this inner development, our outer power will remain unearned, misused, and ultimately self-destructive. If we grow inwardly, then technology becomes a servant rather than a master, a means of liberation rather than destruction."

"In a sense, Flipkart’s listing represents the most democratic phase of the book’s journey so far. Nielsen measured retail sales; Crossword reflected bookstore visibility; but Flipkart captures the pulse of the everyday reader: across metros, towns, and tier-2 cities where Flipkart’s network runs deepest. For a work that asks readers to examine their lives with unsparing honesty, the fact that it is finding resonance in these wide circles tells its own story."

"To honour Shri Ram is to cultivate the same grace, doing what is right without bitterness and staying steady in the storm. The lamp outside is just a symbol; the real light has to come from within. When the mind is still, and when truth is more important than comfort, Diwali is no longer a date; it becomes the measure of one’s living."

"बाहरी दीये बुझेंगे, लेकिन भीतर का दीप अगर जल गया तो वो जीवनभर राह दिखाएगा। इसलिए, इस बार दीवाली मनाने से पहले ज़रा रुकिए और देखिए, क्या भीतर अभी भी कोई अंधेरा बाकी है? अगर हाँ, तो वही जलाइए, वही फोड़िए वही होगी आपकी सच्ची दीवाली।"

"Those who think that Ladakh's turmoil is only happening in one area don't grasp what it really means. It’s not only about politics; it's more about physics. Dismissing Ladakh would be like dismissing the tremor because it started at one edge of the map. The trembling doesn't stop where it starts."

"The trajectory of Truth Without Apology has been striking. Released in early September, it entered Amazon’s overall Top 3 on day one and quickly secured the #1 slot in categories such as philosophy, metaphysics, and personal transformation, holding those positions for much of its first month. The Nielsen ranking now confirms that momentum beyond the online marketplace, placing the book firmly in the national spotlight."

Yoga Through Krishna: Five Foundational Verses That Define It

"Buildings, rituals, and identities all come and go. They cannot be the heart of religion. What is timeless is our love for truth, for reliability, for eternity itself. That love explains why we shrink at dishonesty, why we resist betrayal, and why we fear death. Deep within, something in us yearns for the changeless."

"Navratri’s point is simple: what is beyond form is reached only by going through form. The task, then, is to meet life as it comes, without shortcuts or avoidance. In these nine nights, the real ‘vrat’ should be simple and exact: approach the Durga Saptashati with your whole heart, as a ‘sankalp’ not to remain as you currently are."

"Growth as a measure may have once been useful. Growth as an obsession is ruin. The future will belong not to those who consume the most, but to those who live with clarity, and who recognise that life’s worth is not measured in things."

“At a time when lighter reads dominate the market, Truth Without Apology shows that readers are seeking substance, clarity, and ideas that challenge rather than console. Readers have called it 'literally life-changing,' 'piercing,' and 'a book that forces you to pause and reflect.' One review put it simply: 'Every word awakens. It does not flatter, it confronts.'"

"Until honesty is valued as much as external success, we will raise generations who are informed but not awakened. Climate denial, then, is not just a policy issue. It is a crisis of attention, of sincerity, of willingness to respond. And the crisis will not wait for us to agree. It does not negotiate. It proceeds, hour by hour, indifferent to our narratives. The only question that remains is: when the truth knocks, will we answer, or pretend not to hear?"

"Truth Without Apology is a book that refuses to sugarcoat. It moves across the central questions of existence like fear and desire, love and dependence, freedom and action, suffering and self-deception, without softening the edges. Each theme is distilled into short, single-page chapters that cut directly to the heart of living, making the reading sharp, accessible, and impossible to skim past."

"Truth Without Apology is a book that refuses to sugarcoat. It moves across the central questions of existence like fear and desire, love and dependence, freedom and action, suffering and self-deception, without softening the edges. Each theme is distilled into short, single-page chapters that cut directly to the heart of living, making the reading sharp, accessible, and impossible to skim past."

Hosted by HarperCollins and covered extensively by national media including PTI, ANI, IANS and The Pioneer, the evening included the launch ceremony followed by an intense interactive session with Acharya Ji.

"Teachers’ Day should spark gratitude but also reflection on education’s deeper purpose."

"Teachers' Day should not just be about flowers on a desk. It should be about freeing the next generation from ignorance and fear. If that does not happen, then every day becomes a funeral of education. We may produce engineers, doctors, and executives, but without wisdom, they only build higher prisons for themselves."

"India’s future, and humanity’s, will not be decided by how many targets we meet on paper or how many green labels we parade. It will be decided by whether we can look at ourselves without disguise. The measure of sincerity is not in reaching milestones early, but in reducing the harm we continue to cause."

"Integrity does not mean balancing desire and duty; it means seeing they were never separate. True integrity means no division between oneself and the world. One who lives from clarity does not need to 'add on' responsibility; their very living becomes responsible."

"Acharya Prashant’s account (@acharya_prashant_ap) now has more than 9.4 million followers, making him India’s most followed philosophical voice on the platform. With 58 million subscribers on his official YouTube channel, he already dominates as the world’s most followed spiritual leader there, a platform where users seek out his in-depth talks like an encyclopedia of wisdom. The same dominance shows on Facebook, where his 11 million followers make him the most followed Indian spiritual leader on the platform. And now, his words are heavily circulating on Instagram, a space built for quick sharing."

"The choice of multiplexes as venues became a story in itself. Spaces usually associated with films and entertainment turned, for a day, into quiet halls of reflection. Viewers who would normally walk in with popcorn sat in stillness, watching the Gita unfold on the big screen. What made it more striking was that this happened on a weekend when big-budget films were being released, yet PVR-Inox chose to reserve four hours for a Gita session instead: a reflection of changing times and the widespread popularity of Acharya Prashant's Gita sessions."

"This year’s rare occurrence of Independence Day and Janmashtami on consecutive days carried a deeper symbolism: the nation’s well-being and true religiosity are inseparable.Independence came first, Janmashtami followed. It was a sign: outer freedom is easier and comes earlier; inner liberation is harder, yet far more important. This rare coincidence was not accidental. As there was no gap between Independence Day and Janmashtami, there was no real gap between the nation’s well-being and true religiosity. It was as if time itself was speaking to us, reminding us that political freedom and inner freedom must stand together."

“If you truly love animals, your first fight must be against climate change — for forests, clean rivers, and the protection of habitats. A species can go extinct without being hunted; destroying its home is enough. We must think of the millions of species we may soon never see.”

"More than 1,000 species in India are critically endangered or vulnerable, and hundreds to thousands of species vanish globally each day due to human activity. If you truly love animals, your first fight must be against climate change – and for forests, clean rivers, and the protection of habitats. A species can go extinct without being killed; destroying its home is enough. We must think of the millions of species we may soon never see. Climate change, deforestation, and industrial animal agriculture are the main drivers of mass extinction, with just 8-10 domesticated species now making up 96 per cent of the world’s total animal mass, while millions of wild species have been reduced to the remaining 4 per cent."

"A nation does not fall only to war. It crumbles when its own people begin to lose trust in it. When the youth no longer believe that merit leads to opportunity, they begin to lose faith in the very idea of a nation. The social contract is not printed on paper; it lives in the heart. When that heart withdraws, the contract collapses."

"If years of effort are wasted, the student asks, is this nation fair? Will honesty help me, or cheap hacks and crookedness? His inner locus of control breaks. He starts believing that luck, contacts, and sycophancy matter more than sincerity. He thinks that if his effort brings nothing, it is better to exploit others. Better to beat the system than trust it,”

‘‘हमें पूछना चाहिए… अगर कोई छल-कपट और चालबाज़ी से आगे बढ़ता है, तो क्या वह सम्मान का पात्र है? क्या हम ज्ञान, प्रयास और न्याय को सम्मान दिलाने के लिए तैयार हैं? जब तक हम ऐसा नहीं करेंगे, ऐसी असफलताएं हमारे युवाओं को खोखला करती रहेंगी।’’

"When asked recently in an interview about the rising incidences of such regressive statements on women, Acharya Prashant explained with facts how this is not a new phenomenon, and the seeds of these patriarchal notions are linked historically with the rise of organized religion, which was used as a tool to subjugate women worldwide, across all mainstream religions."

"A remark by a public figure or religious authority may spark discussion, but beneath the noise lies something far older than any single controversy. At the core of this idea of ‘the woman as the body’ is an old belief that treats women as physical stuff to be owned, utilized, and consumed."

"During the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign, both Congress and BJP posted a clip of Acharya Prashant's NDTV interview on their official X handles, which went viral. On same lines, Bihar Congress recently shared his video on its official X handle. It featured part of his speech on Mahatma Gandhi. This is one of several instances where his messages have found space in political conversations. While political parties and media outlets sometimes refer to his statements, Acharya Prashant maintains that he carries no partisan leanings."

"Many cultures quietly accept shows of faith without genuine inner change. Mainstream religion, or lok-dharma, often reinforces this pattern by offering social approval in place of critical thinking and introspection. It is unfortunately operating like a marketplace, where people seek emotional or material fulfillment, treating dharma as something to consume or perform rather than a path to transform. The Gita dismantles this model entirely, challenging the foundation of desire-driven faith and replacing it with radical self-inquiry."

"We live in an age where five-minute motivational videos, shallow quotes and breathing exercises are often sold as 'spiritual content' for huge costs. Meanwhile, PAF is offering hundreds of original books, video courses, and live events like the flagship Gita Samagam, for prices so low, they often seem unreal."

"True rebellion begins when one stops performing a role written by others and starts living from the center of understanding. Your body is a resource. It is meant to serve consciousness, not define your identity. Freedom lies in transcending inherited conditioning, whether biological, emotional, or cultural."

"At a time when spirituality is often reduced to motivational fluff or rebranded as wellness advice, Acharya Prashant’s writing is something else entirely. Similar to the great masters of the past, like Swami Vivekananda, J. Krishnamurti and Nisargadatta Maharaj, his words are not tailored to comfort the reader but to shake them out of slumber. Yet, what sets him apart is the sheer volume and accessibility of his work. While most spiritual teachers left behind a handful of key books, Acharya Prashant is creating a legacy that spans hundreds of titles, each pointing, in its own way, to the same inner revolution."

"Acharya Prashant is one individual who speaks with a unique form of honesty in an era when spirituality is frequently muddled with flowery language or odd customs. He doesn't make things seem nice or urge you to believe everything he says. He asks you to think for yourself instead. According to him, spirituality should be about having a clear perspective rather than blindly adhering to traditions just because they are traditional or well-liked."

"True religion does not start with belief. It starts with a question: Why am I not at peace? It begins when a person, tired of running, pauses and looks within. That’s how religion came into being, not as a tradition or community, but as an honest response to the suffering within."

"फाउंडेशन का उद्देश्य है कि व्यक्ति अपने जीवन में समाजिक कंडीशनिंग, उपभोक्तावाद और जड़ धार्मिक विश्वासों पर सवाल उठाकर आंतरिक स्पष्टता प्राप्त करे. इसके लिए प्रशांतअद्वैत फाउंडेशन विभिन्न माध्यमों से जागरूकता फैलाता है—लाइव सत्र, वेदांत शिविर, डिजिटल कोर्स, ग्रंथ-चर्चाएं, और हजारों वीडियो व्याख्यानों के माध्यम से. हाल ही में फाउंडेशन ने PVR INOX जैसे प्रमुख सिनेमा चेन के साथ साझेदारी की है, जिसके अंतर्गत आचार्य प्रशांत के लाइव सत्र देशभर के 20 से अधिक शहरों में सिनेमाघरों में प्रसारित किए जा रहे हैं. यह पहल उन्हें नई पीढ़ी तक पहुँचाने का अभिनव प्रयास है."

"Operation 2030 is not another petition or street march. It is a call to stop and look within. The idea is simple yet sharp: if we do not understand our own wants and fears, no rule or gadget will save the Earth. Acharya Prashant says that most of us live in a mental fog. We buy, travel, and compete without asking what we truly need. Out of that confusion, we harm soil, water, and air. Clear the fog, he says, and wiser choices follow on their own."

"We tend to project our social structures onto Krishna’s words. Such misunderstandings are largely the result of ignorance, rooted in self-interest and cultural inertia. Some reject Sanatan Dharma itself as oppressive, unaware that the Gita is not a voice of suppression but of inner liberation. Thus, both the beneficiaries and the victims of caste end up misreading the same text for different reasons."

“Most movements talk of rights and recognition. But Acharya Prashant, rooted in Vedanta, questions the very idea of identity. He doesn’t say women should be equal to men — he says: ‘You are not the body at all.’ And if you are not the body, what is male or female? For many women, this message offers something deeper than social equality — it offers freedom from centuries of roles, expectations, and imposed worth. The real revolution, he insists, is not external but inward: a discovery of who you are, beyond all labels.”

"The campaign is bringing to attention the fact that the world has already crossed the 1.5°C temperature rise that earlier global agreements had marked as a red line. It points out that we’re now seeing averages that touch 1.75°C—and that this has serious consequences. According to the campaign, once the temperature crosses a certain point, there are feedback effects in nature—like melting ice or dried forests—which make the problem worse on their own, even if emissions stop."

"Throughout history, grand ideas have been used to conceal simple impulses. One calls it defense. Another, resistance. But under the surface, it is often the same old hunger—for control, for territory, for survival. This is what happens when the mind is not trained in self-observation. When instincts are allowed to parade as principles."

“On June 5, 2025, at the World Environment Expo in Greater Noida, the PrashantAdvait Foundation was recognised as the Best Animal Welfare Organisation. The award acknowledged the Foundation’s work in protecting animals—efforts that include helping over 1 million animals and encouraging more than 50,000 families to move away from animal-based products.”

“Today, his reach, his impact can be summed up in one word: Phenomenal! As a bestselling author – he has authored over 160 books. The freely accessible library of over 10,000 of his teachings is a veritable treasure trove of wisdom. He has truly changed the face of spiritual wisdom – making it more convenient, more available.”

"When grief becomes content, and pain becomes a reel, what does it say about us? When we cannot sit with loss, we turn it into a performance. That response is not natural; it reflects desensitization. A symptom of inner deadness. To move past this deadness, we must ask: What drives our behaviour? What are we chasing when we click and post, even amid suffering?"

"अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस पर आचार्य प्रशांत ने किया योग के वास्तविक स्वरूप का पुनर्स्थापन; देश भर के 40 से अधिक पीवीआर-आईएनओएक्स सिनेमाघरों में गीता सत्र का सीधा प्रसारण!"

"While addressing the audience at PVR-INOX in Goa on the topic 'Yoga in the Light of the Bhagavad Gita', he stated that yoga is not a means of relief, but a call to revolution. The event, jointly organised by the PrashantAdvait Foundation and PVR-INOX, was simultaneously broadcast in over 40 cinemas across India — from Mumbai and Gurgaon to Patna and Bhopal. His bold message: 'Yoga is not a set of postures. It is a state of poise. It’s not a technique, it is truth lived.' "

"Yoga is not relief, but revolution. It begins where your excuses end. You cannot be in yoga and continue to live as you were"

"Yoga is not something you do - it's what remains when falsehood falls away. It is the union, through conscious acsendence, of your current (ordinary and lowly) state with your highest possibility. You can hold a pose, repeat a chant, or study scripture. But if your actions are still driven by fear, comparison, or insecurity, it's not Yoga - it's ego in disguise."

"Operation 2030 is aimed towards developing a deep understanding of how the cycle of human restlessness, followed by endless consumption in the hope of mitigating that restlessness, has led to the current climatic catastrophe. The effort aims to create a generation of individuals who are not only informed, but also inwardly clear and courageous enough to lead meaningful change."

"PrashantAdvait Foundation is a leading spiritual organization whose mission is to aid in establishing clarity in human life by propagating the authentic teachings of Vedanta and other wisdom traditions of the world. The Foundation's digital and education-first approaches, combined with extensive outreach initiatives, continue the process of bridging timeless philosophies to the contemporary mind, helping to make age-old concepts easy to digest and relevant to today's real-life challenges."

"The India Book of Records noted that the event saw the highest number of participants in an online examination on the Bhagavad Gita. This achievement set a world record. The exam aimed to check the practical application of the Gita’s teachings in our daily life. The participants came from a variety of ages, backgrounds and different parts of the world. The exam lays less emphasis on checking academic rigor and instead seeks to instill practical applicability of scriptures in life and inspires deep reflection on spiritual texts, the organizers said."

The Prashant Advait Foundation (PAF) received the “Best Animal Welfare Organisation” Award in recognition of its work saving over a million animals and fostering compassion through spiritual clarity. The award honours the Foundation’s unmatched work in 2024 in promoting compassionate living and directly saving the lives of more than a million animals via awareness campaigns.

Meeting of the greatest timeless streams of wisdom, yet fresh and new! In an article by a News24 journalist on Acharya Ji’s body of work: Acharya Prashant is described as embodying the confluence of India’s greatest spiritual legacies—carrying Adi Shankaracharya’s rigor of non-dual inquiry, Swami Vivekananda’s fire for national and inner awakening, J. Krishnamurti’s call for radical self-examination, and Buddha’s fearless gaze into suffering. Yet, his voice remains unmistakably his own—uncompromising, contemporary, and rooted in unapologetic truth.

नवभारत - आचार्य प्रशांत ने जाति जनगणना को लेकर दिया महत्वपूर्ण संदेश: आचार्य प्रशांत ने कहा कि अगर जाति जनगणना का इस्तेमाल अधिक सटीक और कुशल नीति निर्माण के लिए हाशिए पर पड़े समुदायों की पहचान करने के लिए किया जाता है तो यह एक अच्छा कदम है।

The Tribune - "Good, if data used for effective policy making," Acharya Prashant calls for using caste census for affirmative action: Speaking with ANI, he said, "Like any action, it depends on intention here. Caste census simply means collecting more data, and data is neither forward nor backwards, nor good nor bad. It depends on what you intend to do with the data. If you want to identify the marginalised group in a better way so that more accurate and efficient policy making can happen, then it is a good step."

In a recent article by The Print, Acharya Prashant highlighted the importance of the caste census for effective policy-making during an interview following his 3-hour-long talk at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. The event marked the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Acharya Prashant stated, "Data is valuable only when used to uplift the underprivileged, not to perpetuate divisions. The caste census should guide affirmative action policies aimed at creating equity." He cautioned against its misuse, adding, "We must focus on integration, not polarization." His insights emphasized the need for thoughtful and inclusive application of such initiatives.

The Tribune - "Good, if data used for effective policy making," Acharya Prashant calls for using caste census for affirmative action: Speaking with ANI, he said, "Like any action, it depends on intention here. Caste census simply means collecting more data, and data is neither forward nor backwards, nor good nor bad. It depends on what you intend to do with the data. If you want to identify the marginalised group in a better way so that more accurate and efficient policy making can happen, then it is a good step."

आचार्य प्रशांत ने कहा कि आतंकियों को याद रखना चाहिए कि यह गीता की धरती है। उन्होंने कहा, “चौंकाने वाली बात मुझे यह लगती है कि हम बुरी शक्तियों से लड़ने के बारे में सोच लेते हैं, बिना गीता के और बिना शक्ति के। अगर अर्जुन को गीता का ज्ञान नहीं मिलता, तो वह एक भी बाण नहीं चला पाते। गीता चाहिए होती है। सारे के सारे देवता एक साथ थे, लेकिन फिर भी असुरों का सामना नहीं कर पा रहे थे। असुरों से लड़ने के लिए दिव्यता चाहिए, शक्ति चाहिए — और शायद वहीं पर चूक हो जाती है।”

पहलगाम हमले के बाद भारतीयों को क्या करना चाहिए? - AajTak : आचार्य प्रशांत ने कहा कि कश्मीर इस हमले का सबसे बड़ा पीड़ित है. वहां के लोगों ने अपनी रोज़ी-रोटी के लिए गाड़ियों और होटलों के लिए कर्ज लिया हुआ है। अब हिंसा के माहौल में वे कर्ज कैसे चुकाएंगे? दुश्मनों की मंशा है कि कश्मीर भारत से टूट जाए, इसलिए हमें इस समय कश्मीरियो का साथ देना चाहिए।

Pahalgam Terror Attack: पहलगाम हमले को लेकर देश के हर हिस्से में दुख और गुस्सा है। आध्यात्म से जुड़े लोग भी इस हमले की निंदा कर रहे हैं और आतंकवाद को बुरा बता रहे हैं। मशहूर लेखक और प्रशांत अद्वैत फाउंडेशन के प्रमुख आचार्य प्रशांत ने भी पहलगाम हमले पर गुस्सा जताया। उन्होंने आतंकियों को चेतावनी दी कि भारत गीता की धरती है और गीता को मानने वाले लोग कभी भी अन्याय के सामने हार नहीं मानते।

Acharya Prashant, the renowned author and founder of PrashantAdvait Foundation, emphasized the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, warning terrorists that India, the land of the Gita, will never bow to fanatic ignorance. He stressed the importance of courage, wisdom, and clarity in confronting violence and ignorance.

"आधुनिक जीवन की उलझनों और वैश्विक संकटों के बीच वेदांत की प्रासंगिकता को रेखांकित करते हुए प्रख्यात दार्शनिक, वेदांत मर्मज्ञ और लेखक आचार्य प्रशांत ने भोपाल में दो विशिष्ट आयोजनों को संबोधित किया। ये आयोजन पीवीआर आइनॉक्स और मौलाना आज़ाद राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान में प्रशांतअद्वैत फाउंडेशन के तत्वावधान में संपन्न हुए। विषय रहे, आत्मबोध, भगवद्गीता, जलवायु परिवर्तन, महिला सशक्तिकरण और आधुनिक जीवन की चुनौतियां। आचार्य प्रशांत ने जलवायु परिवर्तन पर आज की भोगवादी संस्कृति की तीव्र आलोचना की और कहा, “क्लाइमेट चेंज का असली कारण हमारी असंयमित इच्छाएं हैं। और इसका समाधान मात्र आत्मज्ञान है।”

इस मुलाकात के दौरान उन्होंने भारतीय दर्शन, विशेषतः वेदांत और श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता के प्रसार और उसके आधुनिक महत्व पर विस्तृत चर्चा की। बैठक के दौरान आचार्य प्रशांत ने यह बताया कि किस प्रकार वेदांत को आज के युवाओं और जनमानस तक आधुनिक माध्यमों के ज़रिए पहुंचाया जा सकता है। उन्होंने हाल ही में भोपाल स्थित पीवीआर, आइनॉक्स जैसे मल्टीप्लेक्स सिनेमाघरों एवं राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (NIT), भोपाल में आयोजित विशेष प्रस्तुतियों का उल्लेख किया, जहां उन्होंने वेदांत पर आधारित विचारों को प्रभावी रूप से साझा किया।

"The City of Lakes, Bhopal, recently became a beacon for spiritual enlightenment, thanks to the PrashantAdvait Foundation's innovative assemblies. These sessions, held at PVR INOX Aura Mall and the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), transformed conventional venues into platforms for profound wisdom. The Foundation's initiative marks a significant shift in the way spiritual sessions are conducted, reaching out to a diverse audience across various settings."

The Constitution, in this regard, is a deeply spiritual document. At its heart lies a return to the Self—the quest for self-realization. It seeks not superficial compliance but deep, personal commitment. Such spiritual foundations reinforce, rather than undermine, the secular character of our democracy. Even though much is said about the Indian Constitution being borrowed from Western models, it would not be an exaggeration to say that its spirit resonates with the insights of Vedanta.

आचार्य प्रशांत ने करीब छह घंटे तक अपने विचार साझा किए, जिसमें उन्होंने समकालीन मुद्दों जैसे अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता, कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता (AI), जलवायु परिवर्तन और उपभोक्तावाद पर चर्चा की। उनके विचारों ने श्रोताओं को मंत्रमुग्ध किया, और उन्होंने इन विषयों को बेहद सरल और व्यावहारिक तरीके से प्रस्तुत किया, जिससे सभी उपस्थित लोग गहरे स्तर पर जुड़ सके। जल्द ही दूरदर्शन पर प्रसारित होगा दैनिक कार्यक्रम अब दूरदर्शन (प्रसार भारती) पर आचार्य प्रशांत का एक दैनिक कार्यक्रम प्रसारित होगा। इस शो के माध्यम से वेदांत के ज्ञान और उसकी आधुनिक प्रासंगिकता को लाखों दर्शकों तक पहुँचाया जाएगा।

"The atmosphere was electric as the discussion unfolded, covering a wide range of thought-provoking topics. From the nuances of freedom of expression and the responsibilities that come with it to the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence, climate change, and the ever-growing culture of consumerism, Acharya Prashant held the audience in rapt attention. His insights on political delimitation also sparked deep contemplation. Students, faculty, and alumni alike were left spellbound by his ability to simplify complex ideas while making them intensely relevant to today’s world."

बातचीत के दौरान कई ज्वलंत मुद्दों पर चर्चा हुई अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता की सीमाएँ, कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता और नैतिकता, जलवायु परिवर्तन से जुड़ी चुनौतियाँ और उपभोक्तावाद का बढ़ता प्रभाव। आचार्य प्रशांत ने इन विषयों को केवल सैद्धांतिक रूप में नहीं रखा, बल्कि प्राचीन भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा के आलोक में उनके व्यावहारिक समाधान भी सुझाए। उनके विचारों में स्पष्टता और गहराई थी, जिससे श्रोता मंत्रमुग्ध हो गए। क्या वाकई विज्ञान और आध्यात्मिकता एक साथ चल सकते हैं? इस सवाल का जवाब शायद इस शाम में ही छिपा था जब एक विज्ञान और तकनीक के गढ़ में बैठे छात्र और विद्वान वेदांत के ज्ञान से जुड़ने को उतावले दिखे। यह संवाद सिर्फ एक कार्यक्रम नहीं था, बल्कि एक दिशा थी जहाँ आधुनिक शिक्षा और प्राचीन ज्ञान एक साथ मिलकर भविष्य का मार्ग प्रशस्त कर सकते हैं।

भाषा सिर्फ संवाद का माध्यम नहीं है। यह अपने साथ एक दृष्टि, एक जीवन जीने का तरीका, और पूरी सांस्कृतिक व आध्यात्मिक धरोहर लेकर चलती है। इसकी ध्वनियों में एक पूरे समाज का इतिहास गूंजता है और यह उन्हें उनकी जड़ों से जोड़े रखने का धागा है। भारत में सैकड़ों भाषाएँ बोली जाती हैं, और हर भाषा अपनी अनोखी कहानी कहती है, जो अपनेपन और जुड़ाव का गहरा अहसास कराती है। आम धारणा है कि दक्षिण भारत हिंदी का विरोध करता है। लेकिन वास्तविकता यह नहीं है। दक्षिण भारत में हिंदी का न केवल पर्याप्त प्रचार हुआ है, बल्कि वह कई क्षेत्रों में रोज़मर्रा की भाषा भी बन गई है। लेकिन फिर भी, अगर कहीं अस्वीकृति है, तो हमें समझना होगा कि इसका मूल कारण क्या है।

Seeking deeper wisdom, Olympian Neeraj Chopra met Acharya Prashant. The talk has gone viral on YouTube with 4 million views. Acharya Prashant highlighted that victory is rst won within, through self-knowledge. Introducing Neeraj to the Bhagavad Gita, the renowned author inspired Neeraj with a challenge saying, "I'm waiting for you to cross not just the 90m, but the 100m mark."

आचार्य प्रशांत का होली पर लेख, India News द्वारा प्रकाशित : "होली केवल रंगों और उमंग का पर्व नहीं, बल्कि यह अहंकार और मिथ्या पहचान के अंत का प्रतीक भी है। इस उत्सव का वास्तविक संदेश आत्मज्ञान और आंतरिक शुद्धि से जुड़ा हुआ है। लेकिन बदलती परंपराओं और दिखावे की संस्कृति के बीच, क्या हम इसके मूल भाव को खोते जा रहे हैं?"

"एक बार उपनिषदों ने यह कह दिया कि शिव के विषय में कोई कल्पना न करो, उन्हें कोई रूप-रंग, आकार देने का प्रयास न करो। उनके बारे में कोई किस्से-कहानी सोचना ही धृष्टता है, तो उसके बाद और कहीं भी आपको बताया जा रहा हो कि लो शिव के बारे में यह कथा ले लो, यह कहानी ले लो, आपको उन सब कथाओं को तुरंत अस्वीकार कर देना चाहिए।"

"जब संत रविदास यह कहते हैं कि वे तथाकथित छोटी जाति में जन्मे हैं, तो वे वास्तव में अपनी जाति की बात नहीं कर रहे होते। संत किसी भी जाति और वर्ग की सीमाओं से परे होते हैं। वे जन्म से मिले शरीर को अपनी सच्चाई नहीं मानते। जब वे जन्म को तुच्छ कहते हैं, तो वे समस्त मानवजाति की शारीरिक स्थिति का वर्णन कर रहे होते हैं। वे यह कह रहे हैं कि केवल वही व्यक्ति, जो शरीर की पुरानी आदतों में फंसे रहने की प्रवृत्ति को स्पष्ट रूप से देख पाता है, उससे मुक्त हो सकता है। जो अपने ज्ञान पर अभिमान करता है, जो अपनी बुद्धिमत्ता से भरा हुआ है, वह सत्य की ओर बढ़ ही नहीं सकता। वहीं, जो विनम्र है, जो सबसे निचले स्थान पर बैठने को तैयार है, जो कतार में सबसे अंत में खड़े होने को तैयार है, वही वहाँ तक पहुँच सकता है।"

"इस हमले की तुलना नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय की उस ऐतिहासिक घटना से की जा सकती है, जब बख्तियार खिलजी ने वहाँ की पुस्तकालय को जला दिया था। उस समय भारत की सबसे बड़ी बौद्धिक धरोहर को राख बना दिया गया था। विडंबना यह है कि एक वैसा ही हमला, जिसे कभी भारतीय संस्कृति की सबसे बड़ी त्रासदियों में गिना जाता था, आज गंगा के किनारे कुंभ मेले के दौरान दोहराया जा रहा है। यह घटना यह भी दिखाती है कि किस तरह अज्ञानता और उग्रता मिलकर ज्ञान और विवेक के सबसे बड़े दुश्मन बन जाते हैं। आचार्य जी को उनके सुधारवादी प्रयासों की वजह से लगातार विरोध झेलना पड़ रहा है। वे जातिवाद, पितृसत्ता और अंधविश्वास को समाज की प्रगति में सबसे बड़ी रुकावट मानते हैं। उनके अनुसार, कुछ ताकतें इन्हें इसलिए बनाए रखना चाहती हैं क्योंकि इससे उनके स्वार्थ सिद्ध होते हैं।"

"गणतंत्र दिवस हमारे देश की स्वतंत्रता संग्राम की महानता का प्रतीक है, लेकिन आजादी का वास्तविक अर्थ केवल तिरंगे के तीन रंगों और राष्ट्रीय ध्वज के सम्मान से कहीं अधिक है। यह सिर्फ एक प्रतीक नहीं, बल्कि एक गहरी और व्यापक स्वतंत्रता की भावना है, जिसे समझने की आवश्यकता है। जब हम आज़ादी के बारे में सोचते हैं, तो अक्सर हमारे मन में यह सवाल उठता है कि क्या आज़ादी सिर्फ तीन रंगों का नाम है, जो एक पहिये के सहारे चलते हैं, या इसका कोई और गहरा मतलब है? यह सवाल हमें यह सोचने पर मजबूर करता है कि आज़ादी का असली मतलब क्या है और हम उसे किस तरह से समझ सकते हैं।"

"Acharya Ji sharply critiques attempts to centralize power under the pretext of fostering Hindu unity, emphasizing that these efforts often serve individual agendas rather than the true interests of religion. He warns that such centralization creates hierarchies that exploit devotees, turning them into tools for personal gain while steering them away from authentic spiritual inquiry and self-awareness. True spiritual welfare, he argues, lies in empowering individuals to seek truth and wisdom, not in imposing rigid systems that stifle personal freedom, growth and understanding. Due to his critique of distorted religious practices and superstition, Acharya Prashant faces intense backlash from right-wing Hindutva extremists."

"हाल ही में सोशल मीडिया और कुछ यूट्यूब चैनलों पर एक वीडियो तेजी से वायरल हो रहा है, जिसमें दावा किया गया कि आचार्य प्रशांत ने कुंभ को अंधविश्वास बताया है। इस वीडियो में एक पोस्टर दिखाया गया, जिसके आधार पर कुंभ में स्थित एक पुस्तक स्टॉल, जहां आचार्य प्रशांत की धार्मिक पुस्तकें वितरित की जा रही थीं, को आग के हवाले कर दिया गया। हालांकि, सच यह है कि आचार्य प्रशांत ने ऐसा कोई बयान नहीं दिया है। उनकी संस्था ने भी साफ किया है कि इस पोस्टर को बनाने और फैलाने वाला व्यक्ति न तो उनकी संस्था से जुड़ा है और न ही कोई स्वयंसेवक है।"

"A fake poster falsely accusing Acharya Prashant of calling the Kumbh Mela "superstition" was planted in a calculated effort to tarnish his reputation. The investigation revealed that the claim was fabricated and had no connection to Acharya Ji or his foundation. Mohan Singh, a witness and former soldier, exposed a conspiracy involving fake posters, arson of sacred texts, and attacks on innocent volunteers distributing scriptures like the Gita and Upanishads. This incident is a grave assault on Sanatan Dharma. Acharya Prashant’s work tirelessly upholds Vedantic principles, reviving authentic teachings and exposing dogma clouding the Hindu faith."

कुंभ मेले के पवित्र आयोजन में हाल ही में एक ऐसी घटना घटी, जिसने हर जागरूक व्यक्ति को झकझोर कर रख दिया। वेदांत मर्मज्ञ और लोकप्रिय लेखक आचार्य प्रशांत के नाम से एक फर्जी पोस्टर वायरल किया गया। इस पोस्टर में झूठा दावा किया गया कि उन्होंने कुंभ मेले को “अंधविश्वास” करार दिया है। जाँच के बाद यह स्पष्ट हुआ कि यह दावा पूरी तरह झूठा और निराधार था। आचार्य प्रशांत ने ऐसा कोई बयान कभी नहीं दिया। इसके बावजूद, इस फेक न्यूज़ ने कुंभ के शांतिपूर्ण माहौल में हिंसा को भड़काने का काम किया। यह घटना महज एक संयोग नहीं हो सकती। कुंभ जैसे पवित्र आयोजन में ऐसी हिंसा और दुष्प्रचार योजनाबद्ध प्रतीत होते हैं। सवाल यह उठता है कि आखिर कौन लोग ऐसे कृत्यों के पीछे हैं और उनका उद्देश्य क्या है? क्या यह साजिश सनातन धर्म के भीतर विचारशीलता और सुधार के प्रयासों को रोकने के लिए है?

कुंभ मेले में हाल ही में एक चौंकाने वाली घटना घटी। आचार्य प्रशांत के नाम से एक झूठा पोस्टर वायरल हुआ, जिसमें दावा किया गया कि उन्होंने कुंभ को अंधविश्वास बताया है। जाँच में यह दावा पूरी तरह से फर्जी निकला। आचार्य प्रशांत ने ऐसा कोई बयान कभी नहीं दिया। लेकिन इस झूठी खबर के कारण हिंसा भड़क गई। मौके पर मौजूद पूर्व सैनिक मोहन सिंह ने बताया कि यह पूरी तरह से सुनियोजित षड्यंत्र था। कुछ लोगों ने पहले फर्जी पोस्टर वायरल किया और फिर कुंभ में वितरित की जा रही आचार्य प्रशांत द्वारा लिखित भगवद गीता, उपनिषद, महाभारत, दुर्गा सप्तशती, शिव सूत्र और रामायण जैसी पुस्तकों को जला दिया। इतना ही नहीं, पुस्तक वितरकों के साथ मारपीट भी की गई।

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra recently met spiritual leader Acharya Prashant. During the meeting, Neeraj revealed how he first came across Acharya through his “4C Analysis” of India’s Olympic performance—a thought-provoking model that identifies Capital, Culture, Conformity, and Cricket as the core challenges holding Indian athletes back. This spurred Neeraj to dive deeper, and he watched and read more of Acharya Prashant. Soon he found himself inspired to come to meet Acharya Ji face-to-face to discuss not just sports, but the essence of resilience and excellence. The Master and the Champion had a long dialogue lasting almost 2 hours, mesmerising those who were present there to silently witness.