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Video Information: 13.07.2023, Gita Samagam English, Greater Noida
The mind’s biggest trick || Acharya Prashant (2024)
📋 Video chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Experience vs. Experiencer
4:53 - The Role of Choice in Ego
8:01 - Physical vs. Mental Pain
10:26 - Stillness Amidst Pain
12:35 - Levels of Pain and Pleasure
16:01 - Understanding vs. Doing
Description:
In this conversation, Acharya Prashant talks with a questioner named Julius about the ego and how it works. The ego is like a part of us that wants to feel permanent and unchanging, even though everything around us is always changing. Acharya Prashant explains that this insistence on being unchanging is not just a trick of the mind; it’s a strong belief that the ego holds onto.
They also discuss pain and pleasure, pointing out that these feelings are not the same for everyone. What feels painful to one person might feel pleasurable to another, depending on their body and mind. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that understanding these feelings is more important than trying to act on them. He encourages people to see that the "I" or the self they identify with is not as solid as they think.
Acharya Prashant wants listeners to realize that his teachings are not just facts to memorize but invitations to explore their true potential. He describes the session as a workshop for personal growth, where participants can learn to recognize their conditioned thoughts and discover the choices they have in life. Ultimately, he highlights the importance of understanding ourselves and being aware of our experiences as a way to find deeper truth and meaning in life.
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