Acharya Prashant clarifies that Vedanta, including the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, does not teach tradition, culture, or values. He explains that culture is a product of the human mind and is subject to constant change, whereas Vedanta aims to lead an individual to the unchangeable and absolute truth. He argues that basing one's life on something as whimsical as culture or tradition is unreliable because these elements are time-dependent and influenced by societal conditioning. The purpose of spirituality is to provide deep inner assurance and peace by connecting with that which is not man-made or influenced by thought. He emphasizes that a person of wisdom should have little regard for local customs or regional traditions if they do not lead to the truth. Referring to the Bhagavad Gita, he notes that Shri Krishna advises leaving behind all 'dharmas' or worldly responsibilities to focus solely on the absolute. Acharya Prashant points out that many things considered 'Indian culture' today, such as certain clothing or foods, are actually relatively recent imports or adaptations. He encourages the youth to apply discretion and value only those elements of the past that are life-giving and lead to truth, rather than blindly following customs. He concludes that spirituality is about self-knowledge and transcending the limitations of the mind and time to find liberation from sorrow.