Acharya Prashant explains a quote by Kahlil Gibran regarding the fear of death. He interprets the 'king' in the quote as Truth and the 'shepherd' as the ego. The death being referred to is the death of the ego, which is a moment of great union. He advises not to be afraid of this death or to pull back one's trembling feet when this moment arrives. The quote describes the shepherd trembling before the king out of fear of death. Acharya Prashant explains that Kahlil Gibran is advising the ego not to be afraid, suggesting that even amidst the fear, there is an underlying joy in this union with Truth. He elaborates that no matter how much one surrenders, being a human of clay, when the moment of ultimate sacrifice comes, one's intention wavers and the heart trembles. This happens regardless of one's knowledge or past sacrifices. He advises that even if you are trembling, you should move forward with trembling feet, keep your hands joined in reverence, and express love with trembling lips. The direction towards Truth is more important than the condition of the ego. He emphasizes that one's preparation will always fall short because the Truth is so vast, but without any preparation, there is no chance at all. One must prepare fully while knowing that the preparation is insufficient. Acharya Prashant states that it is in this state of unconditional love and surrender that the doors of the infinite open, and one receives grace—that which is not earned. This happens when one does not step back, even if their legs are being cut. He notes that often, it is not about showing great bravery but simply not showing cowardice. When everything around you is collapsing, if your small house built on faith remains standing, you will find it to be the highest thing left. You become the highest simply by not falling. He further explains that one's relationship with physical death is a reflection of their relationship with their physical life. A person who is disturbed by small, physical losses will be shattered by the news of their own death. All of life's subjects are physical, and death is the ultimate loss of physicality. The one who has lived a correct life, knowing that the body is not the ultimate reality, can leave the body with ease, like a cucumber detaching from its vine, without any fuss. This is because they have attached themselves to something far greater than the body and its affairs.