Acharya Prashant explains that the entire universe appears within the ultimate truth, just as a rope is mistakenly perceived as a snake. He emphasizes that the ego never truly sees reality but lives in its own imaginations. He clarifies that the individual is not the nature that plays the game of duality based on the non-dual soul; rather, the individual is that very soul which serves as the foundation. He warns that if one identifies as nature or the body, suffering is inevitable, much like a person living in fear of imaginary snakes. To find true happiness, one must realize they are the embodiment of bliss, supreme bliss, and consciousness. Acharya Prashant further elaborates that one should not remain merely physical or a product of time, as the true self is timeless. He defines the 'happiness' mentioned by Sage Ashtavakra as supreme bliss, which is unattainable as long as one identifies with the body. While nature exists for the body—such as food for the stomach—it should not be the reality for the true self. He points out that physical satisfaction alone does not bring bliss; only realizing one's true nature does. He asserts that the individual is the very foundation of the world, not a small entity produced by it. Finally, Acharya Prashant advises against getting lost in intellectual confusion about how the world arises from the self. Instead, he suggests practicing detachment by observing the world and one's internal experiences. By becoming a witness to one's emotions, hunger, attractions, and aversions, a healthy distance from nature is established. He concludes that this distance and understanding of one's own processes lead to the supreme bliss and liberation that Sage Ashtavakra encourages.
