What Makes Acharya Prashant's Insights on Yoga So Praised?

New Delhi, June 21 (NationPress) On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, spiritual teacher and philosopher Acharya Prashant garnered significant recognition nationwide for his enlightening discourse, "Yoga in the Light of the Bhagavad Gita."

Broadcast live from Goa and streamed in over 40 cinema halls throughout India, this event represented a remarkable spiritual landmark, transforming theatres into spaces of contemplation, reflection, and philosophical exploration.

Individuals from cities such as Raipur, Kolkata, Jodhpur, Goa, and Bilaspur expressed profound gratitude for the talk, asserting that it reshaped their understanding of yoga.

IANS interviewed numerous audience members across the nation, revealing a collective sentiment: Acharya Prashant has revolutionized how millions view yoga, emphasizing inner clarity and spiritual empowerment over physical postures.

"Yoga is not yoga; it’s Yog," shared a young seeker from Goa.

Nutan, a 24-year-old from Goa who attended the live session, remarked: "I appreciated it. Today, for the first time, I discovered the authentic meaning of yoga. It’s not contingent on flexibility or posture; it’s about realizing our utmost potential. ‘Yog’ is the accurate term; it’s not merely an exercise but a pathway to evolution."

Hitesh, another attendee in Goa, added, "I comprehended today that Yoga is about recognizing your true self. I learned many new concepts that were previously unclear."

Raipur residents also noted a spiritual awakening.

A resident of Raipur told IANS: "I previously thought Yoga was merely about physical fitness. After listening to Acharya Prashant, I now realize that yoga is about attaining inner clarity. It’s about alleviating sorrow. Today offered a completely new perspective."

Another viewer from Raipur commented, "Acharya Prashant speaks with profound insight. He aims to purify the soul. He highlighted that a true Yogi is one who understands themselves. It was a compelling message."

The Kolkata audience also discovered a renewed purpose in Yoga. Attendees echoed similar feelings.

"Before today, I thought that yoga was solely about stretching and breathing exercises. Now, I understand that Yoga is about identifying the root causes of our sorrow and eliminating them from within. That encapsulates true yoga," one attendee shared.

Jodhpur audiences resonated deeply with the Gita's message.

A viewer present in Jodhpur stated, "He elucidated the genuine meaning of Yoga. I used to believe it was only about physical activities, but now I recognize it’s about becoming fearless, letting go, and achieving your best self."

Another local participant noted, "Acharya Prashant elaborated on Yoga in such depth. It’s not about contorting the body but about inner transformation."

Bilaspur also experienced a spiritual awakening.

A resident from Bilaspur said, "Yoga is about realizing our highest potential. As Lord Krishna conveys in the Bhagavad Gita, ‘Yoga is disconnection from sorrow.’ That truth resonated profoundly today."

Another participant remarked, "Yoga transcends physical fitness. It’s about uncovering the reasons behind our sadness and overcoming them. Acharya Prashant provided us with a richer understanding of the Gita’s teachings. It was genuinely an enlightening experience."

The event, co-hosted by the PrashantAdvait Foundation and PVR-INOX, marked a groundbreaking moment as the Bhagavad Gita was discussed in cinema halls—venues typically dedicated to entertainment. Cities like Mumbai, Pune, Gurugram, Patna, Indore, and Bhopal saw audiences purchasing tickets not for blockbuster films but for a spiritual discourse rooted in timeless wisdom.

Acharya Prashant's message directly challenges the commodification of yoga in the contemporary world.

"The Yoga of the Gita is not concerned with physical flexibility. It emphasizes inner strength," he asserted.

"Arjuna was encouraged to rise, not to stretch. The ancient Yogis were not seeking social media validation," Acharya Prashant emphasized during his address.

"They were warriors of truth. In the Gita, Arjuna was not instructed to meditate or perform breathing techniques. He was urged to act wisely amidst conflict. Yoga is your struggle against inner inertia, doubt, and fear."

A bestselling author of over 160 books, Acharya Prashant is the founder of the PrashantAdvait Foundation. His interdisciplinary teachings incorporate Vedanta, Buddhism, existential philosophy, and modern psychology, making the wisdom of Indian scriptures both accessible and applicable in daily life.

He currently leads one of the largest Bhagavad Gita teaching programs worldwide, with over 100,000 active participants globally. His latest initiative—the world’s largest Gita-based online spiritual examination—has attracted seekers from around the globe.