Acharya Prashant clarifies that Zen, or meditation, signifies a natural inclination toward the truth rather than a specific ritual or time-bound activity. Responding to a working woman who finds it impossible to practice Zen throughout the day, he explains that meditation is not limited to watching videos or reading scriptures, which are merely aids. Instead, true meditation is the constant awareness of truth in every situation, whether one is handling files at the office, interacting with colleagues, or performing household chores. He emphasizes that meditation is practical and should be integrated into daily life; for instance, realizing that one is driving too fast due to mental agitation is an act of meditation. He asserts that for everyone, meditation means the mind's persistent eagerness to discern the real from the false and to see through the illusions of Maya effortlessly. Ultimately, he defines meditation as a spontaneous orientation of the mind toward reality, regardless of the physical activity being performed.
