Acharya Prashant explains that in the Bhagavad Gita, Purush refers to the subtle elements or Para Prakrti, while Prakrti refers to the gross elements or Apara Prakrti. These correspond to the subject (the seer) and the object (the seen), respectively. Both the seer and the seen belong to the domain of Prakrti. Beyond these is the witness, which is Shri Krishna or the Truth. Understanding the relationship between the subject and the object is essential to true wisdom. Regarding the concept of being born in a good or evil womb, Acharya Prashant clarifies that no womb or child is inherently good or evil. Instead, a child is born with a specific biological and genetic conditioning that makes them more or less susceptible to certain influences. The responsibility lies with the parents or guardians to provide an environment that facilitates the child's inner growth. He uses the analogy of sodium, which is not evil by nature but can cause an explosion if handled incorrectly by being placed in water. Similarly, the outcome of a child's life depends on how their unique nature is handled by their environment. Acharya Prashant defines true knowledge (Gyan) as knowing both the Purush and Prakrti together. He emphasizes that knowing only the object (objective knowledge) without knowing the subject (the self) is incomplete and potentially dangerous. Wisdom involves asking fundamental questions about one's own motivations and inner fluctuations. He critiques modern education for focusing solely on external information while neglecting the inner dimension of the self, leading to generations that lack spiritual depth and self-awareness.
