Acharya Prashant

3 weeks ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Acharya Prashant

The real change begins with personal responsibility, ecological awareness, and conscious, self-driven action. The climate crisis stems from unchecked consumption and inner emptiness. There was a time, not so long ago, when I would confront and agitate people by asking them how they would justify their inaction on the climate crisis to future generations. I no longer ask that question. The truth is painfully clear: we may not have too many future generations to answer to.

1 month ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Acharya Prashant

The way we adhere to cleanliness standards, or fail to, is often a reflection of what we perceive as socially acceptable, not what we understand to be necessary. Cleanliness has traditionally been tied to order and discipline, usually showing up in the most obvious ways: a tidy home, a spotless office, or a neatly kept public space. We’ve come to associate these things with civility and a sense of social responsibility. But what if we’ve been thinking about cleanliness in too limited a way?

1 month ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Acharya Prashant

In India, age-old traditions weave through the fabric of daily life. And on the other hand, the ideals of democracy are deeply cherished. We often find ourselves caught in a paradox: Can a secular Constitution truly reflect the spiritual essence of a nation so steeped in religion? This question pops up time and again in discussions on balancing our rich cultural heritage with the modern framework of laws that govern us.

1 month ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Acharya Prashant

A language is not merely a tool of communication; it carries within a worldview, a way of life, and an entire cultural and spiritual lineage. Its sounds are the history of a people and the thread that ties them to their roots. In India we speak hundreds of languages, and each one tells a unique story with a deep sense of belonging.

2 months ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Acharya Prashant

Young adults, ready to begin a career after college, often face a dilemma regarding the right work and its financial implications. Society tells them to fulfill their social responsibilities. If the youth talk of purpose, they are typically advised to first earn money and then – after they have accumulated enough wealth – pursue abstractions like purpose and fulfillment.