Acharya Prashant explains that the lack of depth or serious questions in one's life is a direct result of living a superficial existence. He clarifies that while the Soul is infinitely deep, it is not an object of experience; only the mind can be experienced. The mind gains depth only when it is oriented toward the Truth. Most people live lives devoid of a central purpose or higher goal, leading them to become entangled in trivial, everyday issues like taxes, social gossip, or minor domestic problems. These petty concerns become significant only because there is nothing truly great or meaningful occupying the individual's consciousness. He emphasizes that true depth, which brings both profound peace and profound sorrow, is reserved for those who dare to live fully and aim for the heights of Truth. Using the analogy of a football match, he describes human life as starting with a deficit—a 'five-goal disadvantage' due to innate tendencies and ignorance. To achieve liberation, one must play aggressively and urgently to overcome this deficit before time runs out. Those who settle for the status quo or waste time on superficialities are essentially allowing 'Maya' or 'Prakriti' to run down the clock, leading to a wasted life. Spiritual growth requires breaking the status quo and making the realization of Truth the singular, most serious issue of one's life.
