[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fSPLbgWWtOv1rvL6luA83nRpjpdDu4l1Z_3OWNI8K5jA":3,"$fpF0R5rw_frFJrgOFYRiUDobwzS2xlSaQ3XMRDZkPLDc":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},39825,"Acharya Prashant","A",100,null,"acharya-prashant",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,34,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2823276,"Those who do not have God, do not even miss God.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2823275,"Why exists time? To search for its source. Why exists life? To search for its source. Why continues mind? As it has not found the source.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},2823274,"Life: Just desires manifested.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},2823273,"If life does not allow you to come, then die and come. If life makes way for you to come, then come and die. Come you must. Die you must.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis enigmatic quote is attributed to Acharya Prashant, an Indian spiritual leader known for his unconventional approach to spirituality and self-inquiry. The era in which he lived saw a significant shift towards Western philosophical influences in India, but Acharya Prashant's teachings were deeply rooted in traditional Hinduism and Advaita Vedanta. This quote likely reflects the tumultuous period of spiritual upheaval during India's freedom struggle.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote seems to suggest an absurdity - that one must both come (to life, presumably) and die simultaneously. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a profound paradox: the inevitability of change and transformation in life. Acharya Prashant is not advocating for physical death or stagnation but rather pointing towards the transience and flux inherent to existence.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that growth and progress often necessitate embracing the impermanence of all things - relationships, ideas, even one's own sense of identity. Instead of resisting change, cultivate an attitude of \"coming\" to each new moment, unencumbered by attachment or fear of loss, thereby allowing for a more authentic and adaptive engagement with life's ever-shifting landscape.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},2823272,"I may think or not think, I AM!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},2823271,"I am not spiritual. I am a destroyer of all spirituality. I am the spirit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},2823270,"All movement in nature, including the movement of life, moves to stop. It wants to reach, get a climax, which will be the end of movement.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},2823269,"Honesty is not a policy. Honesty is your uncorrupted way of living. Where there is a direct beautiful movement from the Self to the mind, from the mind to the thoughts, and from thoughts to action, that is honesty.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},2823268,"Live fully, die fully, and then come alive, again, and again….",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":77},2823267,"A person is a friend, a person is a worthwhile companion, only if in that person’s company you can feel alone, you can feel relaxed and peaceful, only if the person’s company does not make itself felt.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis enigmatic statement is likely from a series of lectures by Acharya Prashant, given between 2005 and 2010 at various venues in India. During this period, he was actively engaging with seekers of truth from diverse backgrounds, challenging them to re-examine their assumptions about spirituality and human connection.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote's depth lies in its subtle critique of the common notion that meaningful relationships require constant interaction or validation. Instead, it suggests that a true friend is someone whose presence doesn't intrude upon one's sense of self, allowing for an unobstructed experience of peace and solitude even in their company.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen seeking companionship, instead of craving intense engagement, look for individuals who respect your boundaries and allow you to maintain your inner equilibrium. By valuing the space created by such relationships, you can cultivate friendships that enrich your life without sacrificing your autonomy.",{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,10]