Acharya Prashant explains that the scriptures are not meant to be treated as mere knowledge or objects to be accumulated and possessed. Instead, they function as cleansing agents intended to free the mind from its continuous accumulation of dust and contamination. He emphasizes that one can never truly be 'done' with the scriptures because the mind's tendency to gather influences is constant, necessitating a continuous process of reduction and cleansing. Using the analogy of soap, he clarifies that the purpose of scriptures is to remove the rubbish of the ego until nothing remains but the clean cloth of the self. He warns against treating spiritual study like a scholarly conquest or a novel, where one reads once and moves on without being transformed. He further describes the relationship with truth as something that must be as continuous and central as breathing. Just as physical strength is sapped by a few hours of deprivation from water, the spiritual self suffers when it is casual with the truth. Acharya Prashant highlights that the repetition of scriptures, as advised by the Buddha, is not a boring or mechanical act but a process of constant renewal. For a true lover of truth, each repetition reveals newer meanings and deeper universes, ensuring the relationship never becomes stale. He concludes that one must move beyond being a 'spiritual tourist' and instead commit fully to the truth, allowing it to decide one's life and resolve inner conflicts through constant watchfulness and surrender.