संतुलन के साधक आचार्यश्री महाप्रज्ञ
Summary
The text explores the relationship between thought (chintan) and non-thought (achintan), emphasizing that while thinking is necessary for development, excessive thinking weakens morale and the nervous system. In contrast, a state of non-thought allows for the development and explosion of power. Thought can only access what is within the bounds of knowledge, whereas non-thought can make distant, subtle, and unmanifest things visible. Acharya Shri Mahapragya believes in serious thought but does not reject the importance of non-thought; he holds that thought without the foundation of non-thought practice cannot be truly satisfying, and only thought consecrated by the mantra of non-thought becomes vital. The modern age is dominated by activity (pravritti), with its three main sources being mind, speech, and body. The mind is highly dynamic, constantly engaged in thinking, often dwelling on the past or future rather than the present. Unnecessary thinking pollutes emotions, creates mental stress, and invites disorders like depression and inferiority. The text describes how Gurudev Tulsi would instruct Acharya Mahapragya to find solutions through his non-thought when thinking reached an impasse. Acharya Mahapragya lives in a state of non-thought, making him stable in wisdom and self-abiding, unaffected by external stimuli. Speech, the second source of activity, is used for communication, but excessive speech depletes mental powers. Acharya Mahapragya speaks little, slowly, and not all day, keeping his mind constantly active. The third source is the body, whose constant activity can produce lactic acid, causing fatigue and stress. Acharya Mahapragya balances activity with the practice of non-activity (akriya) after every action. The key is to establish a balance between activity and inactivity (nivritti). True rest involves emptying the mind, which can be achieved through meditation or kayotsarga. The text concludes that the balanced integration of activity and inactivity, speech and silence, and thought and non-thought is essential for the explosion of
Conclusion
The document emphasizes that while thought is necessary for development, excessive thinking weakens morale and the nervous system, whereas a state of non-thinking fosters strength and desired breakthroughs. It advocates for a balanced approach between activity and inactivity, speech and silence, and thought and non-thought, as exemplified by Acharya Shri Mahapragya. The implications are that modern individuals, trapped in constant mental and physical activity, must learn to integrate rest and non-thinking to unlock deeper consciousness and true power. The outcome is that only through this equilibrium can one achieve holistic development, access subtle realities beyond ordinary perception, and attain spiritual fulfillment, making the practice of non-thinking as vital as thinking itself for personal and spiritual growth.