00:00There are a lot of distractions. How should we train our mind to focus on what truly matters?
00:08How do you know what is truly important?
00:12By not being in a hurry to accept the definitions of importance handed over to you by tradition.
00:23You must pick such and such subjects in class 11th and 12th.
00:28That kind of college is wonderful. That stream offers great opportunities.
00:33Oh, now you have reached this age. Now you must start thinking of getting married.
00:37And once you are married, you must start thinking of having kids.
00:41And then one kid does not suffice. You must have another one.
00:44All these things are very important.
00:46Oh, you are now 35 and you still don't have a house of your own.
00:50Where is the house loan? Where are the EMIs?
00:52Why is your car so small? It's important to have a big one.
00:55How do you know all these things are important? I am not saying they are not important.
01:00I am saying the definitions must be your own.
01:05Don't take these things on a platter, on face value.
01:08Just because somebody says it is important to be like that or do that.
01:12No. There are some things that a young man, young woman should do very, very individually.
01:20Without interference.
01:24Without fear.
01:27And without the burden of tradition.
01:30That's a good communication.
01:31The Seeing
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