Acharya Prashant explains that the question of 'how' is a form of madness because it implies a search for a method or process where none is required. He emphasizes that knowing one's true nature is a matter of 'just knowing' or 'Sahajta' (natural ease), which is inherent and does not require external information or books. He asserts that those who truly know cannot explain 'how' they know, as their understanding is direct and without cause. He further clarifies that the world and liberation (Nirvana) are not separate; the idea that one must perform a specific method to clean the mind's mirror to achieve liberation is a misconception. According to him, there is no mirror and no dust; one is already free, and liberation is an ever-present actuality rather than a future goal. He discusses the teachings of Tilopa and Saraha, highlighting that the mind's original nature is like a jewel that retains its luster even if covered by the mud of worldly desires. He critiques the human tendency to live in beliefs and ambitions, which he describes as a 'lower realm' of existence akin to living as various animals. Acharya Prashant argues that humans are born as animals and must 'become' human by opening their eyes to the truth of their inherent freedom. He rejects the need for complex spiritual processes, stating that such methods are often used to avoid the simplicity of direct action. He concludes that true meditation is not a specific activity but a continuous state of 'meditativeness' that persists through all daily actions like eating, walking, or sitting.
