🧔🏻♂️ Want to meet Acharya Prashant? Be a part of the Live Sessions: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/enquiry?cmId=m00026 📚 Want to read Acharya Prashant's Books? Get Free Delivery: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/books?cmId=m00026 📝 Read 3 handpicked wisdom articles, just for you: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/articles?cmId=m00026 ➖➖➖➖➖➖ #acharyaprashant Video Information: 25.01.2025, Vedanta Basics to Classics Description: In this video, Acharya Ji discusses the concept of "Nishkam Karma" from the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's desires and motivations behind actions. Acharya Ji explains that instead of starting with what the "right desire" is, one should first identify their bondages—areas where they feel trapped or limited. The "right desire" is fundamentally the desire for freedom, ease, and fearlessness, which aligns with a purpose greater than oneself. Acharya Ji illustrates that personal desires do not disappear but rather become aligned with a larger objective. Using the metaphor of soldiers in a battlefield, Acharya Ji explains that while individuals may engage in personal battles, these battles serve a larger purpose. The alignment of personal desires with a greater cause is described as surrender, where one's actions contribute to something beyond personal gain. Acharya Ji also highlights that actions can be deceptive, and it is essential to understand the state of the actor behind the action. Two individuals may perform the same action, such as working out, but their motivations can differ significantly. One may work out for personal vanity, while the other may do so to serve a larger purpose. Ultimately, the video encourages viewers to reflect on their desires and align them with a higher purpose, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from serving something greater than oneself. 🎧 Listen to Acharya Prashant on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmVEAAnsNE7Xs0MW0Li8Y?si=09fbcbc7c99c469b ~~~ Music Credits: Milind Date ~~~
