Acharya Prashant explains that the human experience is divided into three levels of existence. The lowest level, which he terms 'Apara Prakriti' or inferior nature, consists of eight elements: the five physical elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) and the three internal elements (mind, intellect, and ego). He emphasizes that Shri Krishna places the mind, intellect, and ego on the same level as inanimate matter like dust and stones. Most people suffer because they mistakenly believe their thoughts and emotions are conscious or spiritual, when in reality, they are merely mechanical, chemical, and material processes. By understanding that internal disturbances like anger or desire are no different from external physical phenomena like rain or a chemical reaction, one can begin to detach from them. The second level is 'Para Prakriti', where one becomes a 'Kshetrajna' or the knower of the field. At this stage, an individual acts as an observer (Drashta) who sees the mind and body as distinct from their true self. Acharya Prashant clarifies that true witnessing (Sakshitva) is not about watching everything with interest, but rather a state of complete disinterest and the dissolution of the individual 'I'. He notes that one does not 'become' a witness; rather, the disappearance of the ego is what constitutes witnessing. To reach this state, one must practice 'Vairagya' (detachment) and 'Abhyasa' (constant practice), treating internal emotional surges as temporary material waves that will eventually pass if one simply stands firm without identifying with them. Finally, the highest level is the 'Krishna-tattva' or the ultimate truth. Acharya Prashant explains that Shri Krishna identifies four types of devotees: the distressed, the seekers of wealth, the inquisitive seekers of liberation (Mumukshu), and the wise (Gyani). The wise person is one who has surrendered their identity and 'name' to know the unknowable. He concludes by urging seekers to practice 'Ashtanga Yoga' by realizing that the eight elements of nature are one and the same. By devaluing the ego and intellect to the level of mere matter, one clears the path to spiritual liberation and peace, moving beyond the 'Mamta' (attachment) and 'Ahamta' (egoism) that cause all human bondage.