Acharya Prashant critiques the popular concept of the 'power of now,' labeling it as materialism disguised as spirituality. He distinguishes between the 'now' and the 'present,' explaining that the now is merely a point in the stream of time, whereas the present is the vast, infinite land in which all streams of time—past, now, and future—simultaneously coexist. The present is beyond time and represents the ultimate truth. He argues that the ego seeks the 'power of now' because it desires control and security without the self-annihilation required to surrender to the truth. He warns that facts are material and dualistic, and while they may lead to the door of truth, they are not the truth itself. He further cautions against teachers who promise peace and joy without requiring the demolition of one's current patterns and ego. True peace and worldly patterns cannot coexist, just as greed and God cannot. Acharya Prashant defines witnessing as being located in the timeless present while observing the happenings of time, remaining untouched like the land beneath a flowing stream. He also discusses relationships, suggesting they must be rooted in the truth to avoid 'short circuits' of excitement and destruction. Finally, he warns about the dangers of misinterpreting spiritual texts and forming rigid concepts, emphasizing that the act of spiritual practice, such as writing or reflecting, is more important than the specific content produced.