Acharya Prashant explains that even after one renounces worldly attachments, the momentum of past actions continues to persist. Using the analogy of a leather jar that retains the smell of oil even after being emptied, he illustrates that worldliness and its effects do not vanish instantly. He compares this to a diet where, despite stopping overeating today, the accumulated fat from years of past habits remains. This accumulated karma must run its course and be burnt down through consistent effort. He warns that the mind is a continuous flow, much like a river; cleaning the river at one point does not immediately remove the waste already flowing from upstream. This delay in results can be a trick of illusion that leads a person to abandon their spiritual path out of disappointment. He emphasizes that since it took years to accumulate mental baggage and habits, it will take significant time and austerity to undo them. Therefore, one must not expect instant miracles but must remain committed to the process of transformation.