Acharya Prashant explains the significance of the Peace Invocation performed before and after studying the Upanishads. He notes that there is a vast distance between the common human state and the profound wisdom of the Upanishads. Just as a cold body can suffer muscle strain if forced to run suddenly, a mind filled with doubts, fears, and hatred cannot immediately grasp spiritual truths. The Peace Invocation serves as a necessary preparation or warm-up, allowing the listener to settle their worldly thoughts before engaging with the Guru. He emphasizes that while a movie caters to one's existing tendencies and illusions, a spiritual discourse challenges them, often triggering internal resistance or rebellion from the ego. Acharya Prashant advises that one should arrive early to sit in silence and leave behind all personal emotions, whether sadness or joy, just as one leaves shoes outside. He points out that the Guru speaks to the seeker even when they are only partially prepared, knowing that the ego finds the truth to be like poison. Therefore, the Peace Invocation is also recited at the end of a session to calm the inner turmoil, resentment, or negativity that may have arisen during the discourse. He concludes by suggesting that seekers should not rush away after a session but should instead stay to reflect, meditate, or write down what they have understood to ensure the teaching settles properly.