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We often think pollution is caused by plastic, litter, or weak laws.

But these are only symptoms.

The real problem begins much earlier—when we approach the world as something to possess, consume, and exploit for our own satisfaction.

As long as we remain driven by greed and endless desire, we will keep destroying whatever we touch—whether it’s mountains, rivers, forests, or even other people.

Can laws alone will solve this problem?

This is just a teaser, here's the link to the full video:

https://youtu.be/iDBHGydQ44k?is=Nh\_YIJvfPGeSS9Nb

If you watch one long form video today, let it be this one!

A really insightful and accessible conversation for anyone and everyone who may be interested in the topic.

Even if you aren't interested in philosophy as a subject, I promise you, you won't find this talk boring. :)

Growing up among men who'd be considered highly intellectual by the society's standard, I didn't come across a single adult who didn't discount my intelligence and curiosity saying something along the lines of "what will you do with all these talks of philosophy, go play with your dolls, go study, do other useful things for yourself"

Philosophy was made to be a thing of entertainment for grown adult men, something to keep themselves busy with while they drank their whiskey and smoked their cigars.

It was only after coming across Acharya Prashant ji I found the words to my life long struggle, it was my ontological angst, I had many questions, I searched for answers in many wrong places and wasted a large chunk of my youth.

I wanted to know what is the right thing for me, what's the right path for me, what's the right action for me.

As I grew older and lived through various life experiences and met more people, I could see we were all pretending... Pretending to be okay, to be happy, to have it all together but we were breaking apart beneath the surface.

Then of course, we had to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with this dissonance.

No one seemed truly happy or content.

I didn't want to get sucked in, I didn't want to buy into the flase promises but I was not able to find a way out...

Acharya Prashant ji put it aptly, even the common person walking on the street, going about this life thinking she/he doesn't need philosophy, thinking it is a plaything for the rich and elite, actually does live her/his life by a philosophy too. She/He just doesn't name it. Her/His life philosophy is "philosophy isn't useful/important."

We couldn't be more wrong...

Would our world be in the state it is currently in, if all of us were living our lives by the right philosophy?

It makes me so happy to see that Acharya Prashant ji puts himself out there to initiate discussions with the youth specially, on why philosophy even exists and why we do need it.

Here you'll get to learn how philosophy is lived and not just read and learnt about, lessons you can apply in your life right away!

If we have identified that there is suffering in life and we have also identified that we don't have to be just doomed to suffer endlessly then is there a way out?

Is there a way to live life with dignity and joy and to approach life already with a place of contentment - so we don't keep consuming and killing each other and all of the Earth, in our pursuit to just ensure our survival and to keep ourselves entertained because we don't know what else to do with ourselves?

Perhaps, this is exactly why we all need philosophy and we're so lucky to be living in this day and age when that which was once reserved for a select few only, has now been made accessible to all. All thanks to this one man's unconditional love for all. ❤️

Watch the video to find out more about the Socratic method, the Vedantic philosophy, Heidegger, Kierkegaard and Buddhism.

This video is a treasure! ❤️

Look at the cartoon: chopping down a living tree just to mount a "renewable" solar panel. THIS is exactly what greenwashing looks like!

What is Greenwashing?

It is the deceptive practice of promoting something as "eco-friendly" when it is actually harming the environment. Clearing vital, carbon-absorbing forests and jungles to build solar farms completely defeats the purpose of fighting climate change. We cannot destroy nature to "save" it.

Solar cannot and should not replace forests!

How REAL Solar Actually Helps (Without Destroying Nature):

True renewable energy focuses on using the right land, not destroying natural habitats.

Smart Land Repurposing: We don't need to cut forests. We can put solar on rooftops, degraded land, or repurposed farmland. For example, 40 million acres in the US are currently wasted on highly inefficient corn ethanol.

*Incredible Land Efficiency: 1 hectare of utility-scale solar generates the exact same amount of energy as 31 hectares of corn ethanol. It is incredibly space-efficient.

Giving Land Back to Nature: Because solar is so efficient, we could meet our energy needs using a fraction of the space. This means we can actually return millions of acres of agricultural land back to nature to regrow real forests.

True Ecological Harmony: Real, sustainable solar farms are designed to protect biodiversity, acting as habitats for native species and pollinators without needing water or toxic fertilizers.

Let's use the best available land for the best available purpose—and leave our forests alone! 🌍🌱

Location:— Dhankuta District, Nepal

At first, I thought it was a firefly that crawled on the ground, but Google Lens proved me wrong. 😄

The London Diaries session felt less like a philosophy class and more like a quiet walk through Richmond Park.

One sentence quietly ran through the entire session:

"Ego is both the disorder and the disorderer."

We often assume disorder exists outside us - in society, politics, other people, or circumstances. The session pointed to another possibility. The same mind that creates disturbance is often the one complaining about living in a disturbed world. The disorder and the one producing it are not separate.

As Acharya Ji walked through the park, everything seemed to move with its own natural order. Birds of different species walked together. Parents stayed close to their young. Before crossing the road, they paused, looked around, and then moved ahead. There was order, yet nobody was trying to control anyone.

It naturally raises a question.

Why do we associate discipline with control?

Perhaps discipline does not begin with authority. Perhaps it begins when unnecessary interference ends.

Suddenly, a pack of ducks was moving towards the lake for their evening settlement after ending their day. A few human beings crossed their path carelessly, forcing one pair of ducks to stop midway along with their baby ducklings, separating them from the rest of the group. It was as if the human interference left a mark. They paused, hesitated, and changed their direction.

Nothing dramatic happened, yet their behaviour changed simply because humans were nearby.

That observation raises another question.

When a bird, a dog, or even a butterfly comes close, why is there such a strong urge to touch it, call it, follow it, or make it notice us?

We don't try to touch a rainbow.

We don't chase a sunset.

Then why do we feel the need to interfere with another living being?

Is that really affection?

Or is there something within us that wants to leave its mark on everything it encounters?

The session also brought attention to something many of us have seen since childhood. Children pull a puppy's ears, chase birds, tap on aquarium glass, or treat animals like toys. Adults often smile, record videos, or even encourage it without pausing to ask what the animal might be experiencing. The focus remains on whether the child is enjoying the moment. The animal's fear rarely becomes part of the conversation.

Another observation was equally simple. It takes only a few seconds to frighten an animal. Trust takes much longer to return. The same seems true in relationships and even within our own minds. Damage is quick. Understanding is slow.

Perhaps that is why ego is so dangerous. It creates disorder in moments, while clarity requires patience.

The session ends with a quiet reminder.

Compassion is not always about doing more. Sometimes compassion is knowing when not to interfere.

Not every bird wants our attention.

Not every dog wants to be touched.

Not every living being exists for our comfort or entertainment.

Maybe love sometimes means allowing life to remain as it is, without making ourselves the centre of it.

Maybe that is where real compassion begins.

Location: Dhankuta District, Nepal 🇳🇵

Post source: Acharya Prashant App.

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Is it because of seasonal changes, or is there some special characteristic of the plant? What is the actual reason that, at the same time, one branch has flowers, another has unripe fruits, and yet another has fully ripe fruits? This plant continues to flower and bear fruit continuously. Does this have any negative effect on the plant's health?

Plant: Macadamia.

Acharya Prashant ji said that Wangchuk's entire Life is testimony to his seriousness. "Through his life he has shown that education is not about rote learning;it is also about living the right kind of life."He then made a direct appeal:"you can serve India far more by staying alive.society ,Ladakh, India,the environment and education all need you.Please end your fast."

Read the full article:

https://www.bhaskarhindi.com/other/acharya-prashant-ne-sonam-wangchuk-se-anshan-todne-ka-aagrah-kiya-sarkar-se-samvad-ki-apeel-ki-1329077

Other media coverage:

The New Indian Express:

https://www.edexlive.com/news/neet-paper-leak-reflects-a-deeper-crisis-in-education-and-society-says-acharya-prashant

Deshbandhu:

https://deshbandhump.com/post/acarya-prasanta-ne-sonama-vangacuka-se-anasana-torane-ka-kiya-agraha-sarakara-se-sanvada-ki-apila-ki

IANS:

https://hindi.ianslive.in/acharya-prashant-ne-sonam-wangchuk-se-anshan-todne-ka-aagrah-kiya-sarkar-se-samvad-ki-apeel-ki--20260716094952

The Hawk:

https://www.thehawk.in/news/india/acharya-prashant-urges-sonam-wangchuk-to-break-his-fast-says-on-neet-crisis-a-system-cant-be-honest-if-its-builders-are-dishonest-within

Yes Punjab:

https://yespunjab.com/acharya-prashant-urges-wangchuk-to-break-fast-says-a-system-cant-be-honest-if-its-builders-are-dishonest/

Assam Tribune:

https://assamtribune.com/national/acharya-prashant-urges-sonam-wangchuk-to-end-hunger-strike-1614328

I just saw a media interview by Acharya Prashant addressing the recent NEET exam paper leaks, the resulting tragic student suicides, and the ongoing hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk.

He didn't just give a generic statement or a fast reaction. His statement can be broke down into three parts—to Wangchuk, to the Government, and to the Indian society.

Here is a summary of what he said:

1. The Appeal to Sonam Wangchuk: "India needs you alive."

Speaking as one teacher watching another teacher put his life on the line, AP urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his 18-day fast. He highlighted Wangchuk's track record as a sincere, trustworthy person who brought education and water to the harsh deserts of Ladakh. AP's message to him was clear: Break your fast. You can serve India, Ladakh, the environment, and education much better by staying alive. Please protect your life.

2. The Challenge to the Government: "Talk to him."

AP called out the government, reminding them that the "dharma" of politics and democracy is restraint, respect, and dialogue. He pointed out the tragic irony of the situation: it does not suit a democracy when a sensible, honorable citizen has to put his life on the line just to get the government to talk to him.

3. The Harsh Mirror for Indian Society (The NEET Tragedy)

While everyone is focused on the paper leaks (the "outer" problem), AP addressed the dark "inner" problem nobody wants to talk about: How did a single piece of paper become more valuable than a student's life?

He called out the entire "market"—coaching centers, corrupt officials, and most importantly, parents.

He asked parents: When did your beautiful child become an "entrance exam project"?

He stated that paper leaks are just a byproduct of a toxic societal demand where millions of kids are forced to chase the exact same "imported dream" out of fear and inferiority.

His concluding thought: We can fight for a fair system on the outside, but until we change our internal greed and dishonesty, no system will ever be truly fair. We are the ones who build the systems, and if we are corrupt inside, we will just build backdoors into new systems.

Link to the full video

What do you think? Are they really just going to let him collapse before they open a dialogue? And are we as a society ever going to stop treating kids like exam projects?

https://youtu.be/3Ufnn8qYK5M?si=tIHrwSVqo3HLMIJF

🌟 Just encountered these beautiful lines of ‘Saint Rumi’ while listening to Acharya Ji’s Sant Sarita philosophy sessions: 

✨ इश्क़ है आसमां में उड़ के जाना,

कि हर लम्हा सौ पर्दे उठाना

~ Love is to fly towards the sky,

   Unmasking hundreds of covers whereby..

✨देखना इस जहां को जैसे नादेखा

अपनी नज़र को नज़र न मानना

~ Love is to see the world not seen,

   Giving no importance to the vision wherein..

After going through Saint Rumi’s poem, the curiosity which arises is ~ “Whether we even know love?”

We make endless fiction stories of love, interpretations of love, songs of love, etc.. without ever understanding its true meaning completely. Maybe what we consider as ‘love’ is no love at all! How can something which is already known by predictions and predefined parables be ‘love’! Isn’t it unfair? Love should reveal itself more and more every moment and shouldn’t become stagnated by already known definitions if it’s actually true at all.

Saint Rumi is saying here that: “Love is to fly towards the sky…” - that there could be no predefined definitions in love.. When you are in that flow, nothing matters more than diving even more deeper in it. It’s like taking that endless flight towards the sky - that interstellar space.. from where there can be no return. You are gone!! Just completely gone!!

Then Saint Rumi is further singing: “Love is like unmasking hundreds of covers whereby..” - that it’s not going to be a known flight where you already know the turns and twists of how to reach a particular destination.. but it will be a flight of continuous ‘awe’ where you might need to unmask hundreds of identities. All the identities which become your name, your paths and predicates.. all of it will be required to be brutally shedded. This shedding can happen again and again without any predefined shapes or forms. But, if this becomes your true flight of love, you will get the reward of that endless journey without any predetermined movement.

Further Saint Rumi is adding: “Love is to see the world not seen, giving no importance to the vision wherein..” - Pop Culture often remarks that ‘love makes you blind’! But here if you listen to Rumi, he is giving a completely different perspective to that statement altogether. Rumi is not saying that ‘love will make you blind’, but he is saying that ‘true love’ will make you ‘forget all your seeings’.. because often whatever is visible to us in the world is not the truth at all. Sometimes it’s the conditioning which takes different faces and projects itself through different objects of the world, and sometimes it’s the conditioning which takes our own face and instigate us to trust the inner conditioned identities without any fact-test.

Maybe that’s what Rumi is warning us against!! He is warning us against the ‘made-up’ love and giving us a challenge to dare entering into the flight of ‘true love’. Love which is beyond the known comforts and identities.. the one which requires challenge. A challenge to unmask all your conditioned identities completely so that the real ‘lover’ can we unmasked.

💡What is true love according to you here which Saint Rumi is trying to portray? Why do you think people fall for ‘easy pop love’ more than Rumi’s love?