Acharya Prashant addresses a question regarding the Garuda Purana and the concept of rebirth, emphasizing that the common understanding of a personal soul migrating from one body to another is incorrect. He clarifies that while rebirth exists, it is the rebirth of the ego-sense or the 'I-tendency' that occurs repeatedly, rather than a personal entity. He explains that the Garuda Purana belongs to the category of Smriti literature, which is man-made and subject to change, and should be rejected if it contradicts the Shruti (the Vedas and Upanishads). He asserts that any text or tradition claiming a physical or personal soul's journey after death is contrary to the core teachings of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita. Acharya Prashant expresses concern over the lack of active engagement from the listeners, noting that many continue to ask basic questions because they do not reflect on or document their learnings. He stresses that spiritual growth requires an active dialectical process where the seeker engages deeply with the teachings rather than being a passive receiver. He points out that misconceptions about the soul are often kept alive by those with vested interests in rituals and commerce. He urges the questioner to study the central scriptures like the Upanishads and the Ashtavakra Gita to find the truth themselves, rather than relying on popular myths or repetitive queries.