Acharya Prashant explains that living in the present means living in reality. He clarifies that being in the present does not require effort because we are already in reality; rather, it is our organized lies that pull us away. He challenges the popular notion that living in the present means not thinking about the past or the future. He asserts that memories are essential for language, understanding, and communication. According to him, living in the present means being situated in what is, where even imaginations become pure. He distinguishes between using time as a functional tool—such as remembering a past event or planning for a future task—and using it as a means for spiritual satisfaction. He warns that when the past or future becomes a source of spiritual fulfillment or hope for happiness, it becomes a hell. True living in the present involves facing whatever is before you with pure eyes, free from fear and the slavery of expectations. It is a state of completeness where one does not seek fulfillment from another person or another moment.
