Acharya Prashant emphasizes that understanding a spiritual teacher's life and conduct is far more significant than merely listening to their words or reading scriptures. He explains that words are often limited by the speaker's ability to express and the listener's capacity to understand. True learning comes from observing how a person lives, especially during the moments that are not part of an organized program or public discourse. He points out that while people often present a curated version of themselves in public, their real character is revealed in their daily actions and struggles. He further discusses the limitations of verbal communication in spiritual guidance. A seeker often only understands a small fraction of their own internal state and shares even less with a teacher, making it difficult for the teacher to provide a complete solution based solely on words. Acharya Prashant suggests that just as one studies the Bhagavad Gita, one must also look at the life (Leela) of Shri Krishna to truly grasp the essence of the teachings. He warns that memorizing scriptures without embodying the spirit of the teacher is futile, noting that it is better to have the presence of the teacher, like Arjun had Shri Krishna, even if the specific words are forgotten.
