Ahead of the 77th Republic Day festivities, Acharya Prashant offered a philosophical lens on India’s gantantra, arguing its vitality springs from citizens’ inner consciousness, not mere documents. From New Delhi, his words blend spirituality with constitutional reverence.
‘Gantantra means people-ruled, sans external sovereigns or legacies; self-made order with democracy,’ he outlined. Urgent caveat: ‘Internal tyrants – urges, assumptions, pride – must be dethroned, deadlier than foes abroad.’
Self-ignorance’s predation rivals any conquest.
Constitution’s Preamble: Spiritual essence. ‘People of India resolve self-adoption’ – sovereignty of will, self-gift of governance.
Bhagavad Gita wisdom: Krishna’s inner teachings to Arjuna amid war exemplify precedence of psychological freedom.
Ideals repel ego: Socialism beyond greed, secularism beyond bias, fraternity beyond division – all spiritually sourced. National claims ring hollow without personal light.
Democracy demands alert populace, else chaos. Socialism genuine joy, not comparison. True secularism over supremacist leanings.
Empowering call to youth: ‘We form the nation-gan. Attain heights.’ Universal uplift required.
Spirituality demystified: Self-awareness, forsaking flaws and bonds.
India’s ascent: Masses awaken, nation leads, ‘world family’ manifests.
Nationalism wholesome, Constitution-guided, globally beneficial.
Ultimately, ‘Human caliber decides. Constitution yearns awakened excellence; thriving people propel thriving republic.’