Acharya Prashant discusses the concept of the 'Primal Name' or 'Adi Naam' as mentioned by Kabir Saheb and Tulsidas. He explains that while the world is filled with millions of names representing thoughts, objects, and emotions, none of these lead to liberation. These worldly names are limited by time and space, whereas the 'Primal Name' is that which existed before the mind and its constructs. He clarifies that the term 'Name' is used by saints as a minimal, least harmful pointer toward the formless Truth, which cannot be captured by language or imagination. The essence of 'remembering the Name' is not about repeating a word, but about forgetting and distancing oneself from the countless worldly names that occupy the mind. He further warns against the ego's tendency to turn even the formless Truth or 'Emptiness' into a mental object or presence to maintain its own existence. When a person claims to worship 'the Void' or 'Emptiness', they are often just creating another mental image or name, thereby failing to reach the Truth. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the practice of the 'Name' is actually a process of negation—staying alert against everything that can be named or imagined. One must remain cautious of anything that attracts or excites the mind; if it has a name, it is not the ultimate Truth. True spiritual practice involves being vigilant against one's own mental projections and natural tendencies to categorize the divine.
