Acharya Prashant explains a verse from the Paramahansa Gita, where Jad Bharat Rishi is teaching King Rahugana. The Rishi states that just like worldly behavior, Vedic behavior is also not the ultimate truth. This is because the Vedic verses are mostly occupied with the details of sacrificial rituals and life methods (yagya-vidhi) that are suitable for householders. Therefore, the complete expression of pure knowledge, which is free from the defects of attachment and aversion, is usually not found in them. In response to a question about what path a seeker should follow if both worldly and Vedic behaviors are untrue, especially when most actions are driven by unconsciousness, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the initial step has already been taken by engaging with scriptures like the Gita. He advises not to ask for the next step but to remain steadfast in the current one, as this itself is the next step. The issue is not a lack of opportunities to encounter the truth, but rather our tendency to squander these moments. We run away from the truth when it presents itself. The fault lies not in misfortune (durbhagya) but in our foolishness (durbuddhi). Good fortune is always available, but we shield ourselves from it out of fear. Acharya Prashant further explains that truth is not an object to be possessed; when you grasp it, it grasps you. The way forward is to first study all the scriptures with sincerity. If, after studying, the thirst for truth remains, one must seek the company of a living embodiment of that truth—someone in whom the Vedas breathe and the Upanishads flow like blood. This living presence is superior to mere books. However, he cautions against approaching a guru without first studying the scriptures, as it can lead to being misled. The initial step is to read the scriptures, and the next is to stay firm on that path.