Acharya Prashant clarifies the fundamental distinction between meditation and methods of meditation. He explains that while methods are time-bound, conditional, and ritualistic, true meditation is attention itself and must be continuous, uninterrupted, and 24/7. Just as the body cannot survive without breath, consciousness requires meditation at all times. He argues that if meditation is limited to a specific pose or time, it becomes a mere servant to one's worldly ego and responsibilities rather than a transformative way of life.