Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner's confusion about why he, unlike King Janak in the Ashtavakra Gita, does not attain bliss despite reading the scripture multiple times. The speaker explains that the dialogue recorded in the scripture is only a small part of the entire story. The real, significant events occurred before the conversation even began. The complete narrative between Ashtavakra and Janak is much longer than the 19 verses of the first chapter. Therefore, merely repeating these verses without understanding the preceding context will not lead to the same realization. The speaker elaborates on King Janak's extensive preparation. Janak renounced his kingdom, throne, and all worldly matters to seek Ashtavakra in the jungle. He possessed the discerning insight, a "jeweler's eye," to recognize the wisdom of the very young Ashtavakra. Demonstrating humility, Janak did not summon the guru to his palace but went to him personally. He was clear in his purpose, as evidenced by his direct questions about truth, knowledge, and liberation. This background, which is the true climax of the story, is not explicitly detailed in the scripture but is crucial for understanding its essence. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that understanding scriptures requires "paying the price." He draws a parallel with the Bhagavad Gita, which was imparted to Arjun when he was ready to fight his own kin for the sake of Dharma. A person unwilling to make such sacrifices for Truth (symbolized by Krishna) will not benefit from the Gita, regardless of how many times they read it. Both Janak and Arjun paid a significant price. The essential element is not just reading the verses but the willingness to pay this price through one's actions and commitment. In conclusion, the speaker highlights the importance of the disciple's maturity (paripakvata) and preparation (tapasya). Janak grasped Ashtavakra's teachings instantly because he had already attained a high degree of spiritual readiness. A disciple must cultivate this maturity within themselves before approaching a Guru. The disciple's responsibility is to do all they can on their own, and the Guru assists with the rest. The rapid enlightenment of figures like Janak is not a miracle but the result of their immense prior preparation and their readiness to pay the necessary price for truth.