Trying to change the system or society outside without changing the only conscious entity, the individual, can atmost replace one face with another even if it is successful.
Or become a new form of activism but fundamentally the same old thing. It's success is it's biggest failure.
The energy is there but the cockroaches need clarity before they can bring any meaningful change.
The three-city tour made headline–major national and regional media outlets covered it.
Watch/read:
Dainik Bhaskar: https://www.bhaskar.com/local/punjab/ludhiana/news/man-is-losing-himself-in-the-race-for-show-off-acharya-prashant-dbp-137945457.html
Punjab Kesari Haryana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyrE19HmmDE
Dainik Savera Jammu: https://www.facebook.com/dainiksaverajammu/videos/1647494496478709/
Haryana Today: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYcaed3PAQI/
Day To Day News India: https://www.youtube.com/live/4geHXStMFI8
Ludhiana Plus: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1015796598071079
Ludhiana Post: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3241811052678605
Chandigarh News Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dL6reLZ2Nc
Chardikla Time TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9eYzF0rXOI
Dishaa Updates: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1464825324782037/
Rashtriya Khabar TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spd-Eo6B9GI
TricitiNews: https://www.tricitinews.com/news/पंचकूला-युवाओं-के-जोश-को-स/
Cockroach Janta Party, a newly launched rebellion by the youth. This is going quite viral. Its Instagram page has crossed 8 M followers. Which direction is this rebellion bound to take?
Would you like to share your opinions?
एक राम दशरथ का बेटा, एक राम घट घट में बैठा !
एक राम का सकल पसारा, एक राम है सबसे न्यारा !"
I shut not my eyes, I close not my ears, I do not mortify my body;
I see with eyes open and smile, and behold His beauty everywhere;
I utter His Name, and whatever I see, it reminds me of Him; whatever I do, it becomes His worship.
In the same poem Kabir sings:
My tongue has left off impure words, It sings His glory day and night; Whether I rise or sit down, I can never forget Him, for the rhythm of His music beats in my ears.
Reporter: India is getting quite hot Modiji.
Modiji: Not as much as Meloni.
"The summer has just started, and some places are already exceeding 46°C. But who wants to hear about that sh!t. To hell with Global Warming.Melony aur modi ki Jodi dekho logo ko C banate raho."
Not all movies are made for mass manipulation. Some actually speak reality.
Released in 2002 "Pratha" is one of those movies.
The story begins in a small village, where Deepak and Leela love each other and get married. Both of them want to live a simple but happy life. To build a better future, Deepak goes to the city to study. He feels that once he is educated, he will be able to give his wife and family a good life. But when he returns to the village after some time, everything has changed.
A rumor has spread in the village that Leela is not an ordinary woman, but an incarnation of a goddess. The temple priest and a few powerful people in the village exaggerate this “miracle” in front of everyone. Gradually, the entire village stops seeing Leela as a human being and starts worshipping her as a goddess. Deepak can’t even meet his own wife freely. He begins to understand that there is a bigger game hidden behind this faith. Irrfan Khan’s character makes this atmosphere of mystery and fear even deeper.
In reality, the influential people of the village are using religion and blind faith to extract money and power from the people. The temple suddenly turns into a pilgrimage site, where people start coming from far and wide. Leela’s life becomes a prison. Deepak tries to free his wife from this trap, but he finds himself standing against the entire village, the power structure, and superstition. The story gradually fills up with mystery, fear, and intense conflict.
The ending of the film is emotional and thought-provoking. Deepak realizes that the biggest enemy is not any particular person, but the superstition that takes over people’s minds. The film shows that when a society starts following any “pratha” (custom) without questioning it, humanity and truth get crushed. That’s why this story doesn’t feel like it belongs to just one village; it comes across as a warning for the whole society.
What do you think is the root of that superstition? How does it grow?
In this discussion, Acharya Prashant addresses a subtle trap many spiritual seekers fall into: mistaking mental detachment for genuine Sakshi Bhava (witnessing).
His point is simple but sharp, true witnessing is not a role being played by the ego, nor an idea to constantly think about while doing ordinary activities. It is a state of direct, effortless attention where the mental commentator falls silent.
How do we stop turning spiritual ideas into mental performances and instead allow genuine observation to happen?
A prominent Question addressed in the article.
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This is not accidental it is biological.
Ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed the concept of Kindchenschema, or “baby schema” a set of physical traits such as large eyes, a high forehead, chubby cheeks, and a rounded body. These features reliably trigger nurturing and caregiving responses, along with reduced aggression.
In other words, what we call “cuteness” is a built-in survival mechanism.
When an organism is small, it is fragile, dependent, and highly vulnerable. It cannot defend itself and relies entirely on protection for survival. To increase its chances, Nature equips the young with features that activate care and tenderness.
This reduces aggression in others, and increases the likelihood of care even from those who are not its parents.
A fully grown cobra does not need to appear cute. It has developed strength and the ability to protect itself.
In Zen, the student asks a question to the master, and the reply brings sudden enlightenment. It means something had long cluttered the mind, and in one deft stroke, like a genius, the master cuts the relationship between the ego and its belief.
What Vedanta does through persuasive argument, the koan does through an abrupt shock.
A beautiful article connecting popular koans with vedantic perspective.
Mulla Nasruddin is quite famous for his jokes. But I didn't expect him to poke a joke on patriarchy better than most modern feminism.
This one, for example,
The Smart Donkey: A traveler asked Nasruddin how his donkey became so uniquely disciplined. Nasruddin revealed, "It is quite simple. I speak to him exactly the way I speak to my wife. He learned incredibly fast to just listen and obey."
We can learn many things from his jokes. Have you heard some of them? Would you like to share?
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Brings peace to the mind.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Increases concentration and focus.
Purifies thoughts and emotions.
Creates inner happiness.
Strengthens devotion (bhakti).
Helps control anger.
Reduces negative thinking.
Makes the heart soft and compassionate.
Builds patience and tolerance.
Gives spiritual strength during difficulties.
Helps develop discipline in daily life.
Improves mental clarity.
Creates a positive atmosphere around you.
Reduces fear and insecurity.
Increases faith in Bhagwan.
Helps one stay calm in difficult situations.
Brings emotional balance.
Encourages humility.
Helps detach from unnecessary desires.
Purifies speech and actions.
Makes meditation easier.
Helps in controlling the senses.
Gives a feeling of divine protection.
Awakens love for spiritual life.
Helps remove loneliness.
Gives courage during suffering.
Improves self-awareness.
Makes the mind more sattvic and pure.
Helps reduce ego.
Increases gratitude.
Brings steadiness to the mind.
Helps one remember Bhagwan throughout the day.
Reduces mental restlessness.
Gives strength to face temptations.
Helps create good habits.
Brings joy without external reasons.
Helps heal emotional pain.
Encourages forgiveness.
Creates spiritual enthusiasm.
Helps one stay away from harmful influences.
Increases inner silence.
Helps develop compassion for all beings.
Gives a sense of purpose in life.
Makes the heart feel lighter.
Helps one sleep peacefully.
Inspires purity in lifestyle.
Strengthens connection with the Divine Name.
Gradually leads towards self-realization.
Brings deep spiritual fulfillment and contentment.
You can tell a child to be honest, calm, and kind.
But they watch how you speak when angry, how you treat people, how you live when nobody is watching.
That becomes their real education.
Kids don’t grow from advice alone.
They grow from the atmosphere we create around them.
I made this on Sunday when I was free, so I thought, “Let’s do something.” A comparison isn’t possible because Acharya Ji’s Gita is far above everything, but I made this for people who don’t know about it yet. I hope you like this video.
“I taught students that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon. They studied, wrote, got marks, passed. But when an actual lunar eclipse happened, those very people came out with drums, cymbals, and conch shells, saying that Rahu has swallowed the Moon.”
This statement was said by a science teacher many decades ago.
• While teaching at Presidency College, he promoted a culture of research and experimentation.
• By establishing Bengal Chemicals, he gave direction to indigenous industry.
• He wanted Indian youth to not become mere degree-holders, but to become rational, self-reliant, and aware.
His name is Acharya Prafullachandra.
He was not merely a science teacher, his struggle was for mental freedom as well.
Prafullachandra's statement is much relevant even today.
India’s adult literacy rate is stated to be about 77%+ in recent estimates, i.e., the ability to read and write has increased.
According to a report, 29% of students in the 14–18 age group were found struggling to read a text at Class 2 level, which shows the gap between formal education and real understanding.
India’s population is about 1.45 billion+, yet beliefs like eclipse-related fears, auspicious-inauspicious timings, charms and spells, and astrological fear are widely present in social behavior.
Even scientists are seen cracking coconuts before launching a rocket.
This is a problem science alone can't solve.
A person may know that a lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon, yet fear and mental insecurity can remain within.
It is the human ignorance that is at the root. Self inquiry is needed, seeing is needed. Not merely the objects but the one looking at the objects. Only then can real change happen.
Hamburg, Germany | 17 May 2026
The sky over Hamburg was cloudy, but the spirit of our team was bright and full of excitement. Students from the Gita community came together for a very special moment, the first-ever AP book stall in Europe.
The stall was set in an Indian cultural food festival in Hamburg. Alongside saree stalls, jewelry counters, and traditional food stands, we set up our small space dedicated to books, dialogue, and reflection.
Along with the book stall, we also organized a climate activity to engage visitors in meaningful conversations about climate change and the teachings of AP. The weather was gloomy, so the turnout was not very large, but the conversations we had were deep and memorable.
Many people living in Germany genuinely care about climate change. However, most still believe that the real solution lies mainly in technology and government policies. They were surprised, yet able to relate to the idea that the climate crisis is also a crisis of the human mind. Our restlessness, endless consumption, and the belief that happiness comes from “having more” are at the root of the problem.
When the discussion turned toward personal responsibility and lifestyle choices, many people became thoughtful, though a little skeptical. Still, the idea stayed with them.
Books like Advaita in Everyday Life, Meditation, and Truth Without Apology attracted a lot of curiosity because of their simple language and practical approach. Many visitors were especially interested in Advaita philosophy and meditation.
As Acharya Ji says, outer development does not necessarily mean inner wisdom. That message felt very relevant in today’s world, and many people connected with it deeply.
This is just a starting we plan to organise more and more book stall over Europe to spread the idea of Acharya ji here.
Yuddhasva !!
~Posted by Ashank Upadhyay on Acharya Prashant's Gita Mission App.
• Does behavior change the moment you become the “boss” at the office?
• As soon as someone becomes a “senior,” do some people start doing the same things that were done to them?
• When the role of the “elder” comes at home, does authority come on its own?
• Slowly, does a person begin to identify with that very role?
In August 1971, Philip Zimbardo conducted an experiment at Stanford University. 24 ordinary students were divided into two groups: 12 were made guards and 12 were made prisoners. The experiment was supposed to run for two weeks, but it had to be stopped in just 6 days.
They were ordinary students, but in 6 days everything changed, and despite all the students having been screened beforehand, the moment they were given roles they began to mould themselves into that very identity.
What happened in those 6 days
The first day was normal and everyone knew it was just an experiment, but on the second day the prisoners protested and the guards suppressed them with force. On the third day, without being told, the guards started extending extra time, and on the fourth day one prisoner broke down mentally, after which the situation rapidly kept deteriorating.
On the fifth day, humiliation and harsh behavior began, and on the sixth day the experiment had to be stopped immediately. The most shocking thing was that many prisoners refused the chance to come out because they had forgotten they were volunteers and had truly begun to think like prisoners.
What the research says
No one had been told to be harsh, but the role itself changed behavior. Insensitivity increased, distance increased, and people began to take their temporary identity as the truth—so this experiment was considered so serious that it cannot be repeated today.
24 ordinary people—no criminals, no violent history—only the roles were changed, and within just a few days the personality changed. The most dangerous thing was that this change happened so slowly and so naturally that no one even realized it.
If a temporary role can make a person forget that they are free, then how many roles are you living in right now?
🌟AP Framework's Take:
What you think you are, you are not—but to say that “you are something else” would also be wrong. *Stanford Prison Experiment* shows that as soon as a person adopts a role, they get completely lost in it, and the moment they become a guard they start thinking like a guard, and the moment they become a prisoner they start thinking like a prisoner.
But who is it that adopts the role? It is the ego, which says, “I am this, I am that, I am a guard, I am a prisoner, I am successful, I am unsuccessful,” and in this way keeps creating different identities.
The ego keeps changing roles—sometimes a guard, sometimes a prisoner, sometimes a doctor, sometimes a patient—but the thing that changes the role remains the same. What you think you are is only a role, and what you really are cannot be bound into any identity.
The question is not “Who am I?”, the question is “Am I really?” because this experiment shows that however powerful the role appears, far more powerful than that is the grip that adopts it.
Circumstances only provide the opportunity; the grip is from within, and even though the role is an external thing, the identity is formed within. This is where a person loses themselves and, without knowing it, starts living in that very role.
The most important question is this: Can you see your role as just a role, or have you too slowly become what was given to you?
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