Acharya Prashant explains that the description of the Truth as something that neither increases nor decreases signifies that it is beyond duality. He clarifies that the mind tends to objectify everything, turning concepts into physical images like a constant value or a solid object. However, the Truth cannot be perceived or measured by the mind's dimensions of big and small. Phrases used in scriptures, such as "neither black nor white" or "neither in water nor on land," are intended to negate the mind's tendency to form images. This approach, known as "neither this, nor that," serves as a treatment for the mind's attachment to one end of duality. By cutting off both ends of a dualistic spectrum, the mind is prevented from forming an objectified image of the Truth. He further discusses the concept of completeness, stating that in true completeness, there is no "other" or second person. Completeness is beyond the constraints of time and cannot be understood through the mind's logic of addition or subtraction. Regarding the state of Joy, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that it is not synonymous with pleasure or fun. Instead, Joy is the absence of both pleasure and pain. He points out that human life is often a cycle of pain, whether it is the pain of suffering or the pain of seeking pleasure. Joy is the liberation from every form of pain and represents one's true nature, which is a state of emptiness or void where the mind no longer experiences distress. The speaker defines Samadhi as the state of being comfortable with one's inner emptiness and solitude. He notes that the mind initially feels uncomfortable with this emptiness because it fears its own dissolution and the loss of its habitual occupations. This discomfort is a natural part of the process as the mind takes time to become familiar with its own nature. Finally, he addresses practical awareness, explaining that being mindful does not mean neglecting worldly responsibilities. One can take care of practical matters, such as guarding one's belongings, without being obsessed by them. The goal is to perform necessary actions while remaining internally free and unattached.
