This article by Acharya Prashant challenges the traditional Indian ethos of "duty" by arguing that meeting the expectations of others is often a disservice to them.
He suggests that expectations arise from a fundamental sense of internal incompleteness, and by fulfilling them, we merely provide "fake medicine" that keeps our loved ones trapped in illusion.
If we truly love someone, should we prioritize their immediate emotional comfort or their long-term realization of the Truth?
Short excerpt from the article:
"People expect because they feel that something is missing from life. They expect from the world, from others, from situations, from luck, and also from themselves. The root of all these expectations is an inner feeling of lack of fulfillment. Meeting others’ expectations is a false treatment where you allow illusions to persist. If you love your dear ones, bring the Truth closer to them."
Please go through the full article for a deeper understanding.
by Big_Confusion6957