Acharya Prashant shares his personal practice of seeking guidance from the words and scriptures of past masters, emphasizing that he continues to do so even today. He explains that just as the physical body requires nutrition like proteins and vitamins to stay healthy, the subtle body, or the mind, also requires specific nourishment. He notes that external activities such as watching movies, sports, partying, or shopping cannot satisfy the inner self. Recalling a recent instance where he listened to the verses of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib for several hours, he describes this spiritual content as the 'nectar' and essential nutrition the heart needs. He argues that while maintaining physical health and financial stability is necessary to avoid dependency, the inner dimension is far more important. He points out that India's traditional strength lay in prioritizing this inner nourishment over external appearances, citing the example of Mahatma Gandhi, whose greatness resided in his inner subtlety rather than physical aesthetics. He concludes by urging the audience to provide the mind with the right nourishment, which can only be found in the company of the words of the wise.
