Acharya Prashant explains that the terms 'auspicious' and 'inauspicious' are only meaningful to a person who is currently suffering or in bondage. For someone who is confused, the cutting of that confusion is auspicious; for someone in bondage, liberation is auspicious. Therefore, no action or thought is inherently auspicious or inauspicious; its value depends entirely on whether it leads an individual toward peace, truth, and liberation. He clarifies that 'auspiciousness', 'merit', 'welfare', and 'righteousness' are essentially the same, representing whatever removes internal darkness and conflict. The 'highest fruit' mentioned in the scriptures is simply the attainment of what one truly lacks—be it truth for the liar, liberation for the bound, or wisdom for the deluded. Addressing the concept of 'Karma', Acharya Prashant emphasizes that it is not predetermined by tradition or ancestry. He rejects the excuse that one must continue a harmful profession, such as the meat trade, because it is their 'destiny' or 'duty'. He asserts that the core of Karma is choice; Shri Krishna has given the ego complete freedom to choose its path. If a person chooses a harmful action, they cannot escape its consequences. Furthermore, he explains that the 'fruit of Karma' is often received simultaneously with or even before the physical act. The very state of mind required to conceive a harmful act is itself a punishment, as it corrupts the individual's internal peace. Ultimately, he attributes the continuation of harmful practices like meat-eating to greed, profit, and false beliefs rather than any religious or karmic necessity.