Acharya Prashant explains that while science can map brain activity, chemicals, and physical responses, it cannot grasp spiritual states like liberation or true celibacy. He clarifies that physical changes, such as surgery or chemical suppression, might remove a physical urge like lust or anger, but that is not the same as being free from them. True celibacy or peace exists when the physical impulse is present, yet the individual remains composed and unaffected. Science operates on cause and effect, whereas spiritual freedom is a 'miracle' where the cause exists but the effect does not follow. He emphasizes that the self is not merely a material entity, and while brain science is useful for treating physical ailments, it has no connection to the transcendental nature of spirituality. Regarding persistent negative thoughts and anxiety, Acharya Prashant suggests that a thought continues to affect a person because the person remains the same. To change the impact of a thought, one must change their life and daily routine, including small habits like diet, exercise, and reading. He asserts that if the lifestyle remains stagnant, the thoughts and their effects will also remain stagnant. Furthermore, he dismisses astrology as a mental construct born out of fear and the desire to control the future. He points out that the physical influence of distant planets is negligible compared to the influence of the people and environments one is physically and mentally close to. He advises focusing on immediate surroundings rather than celestial bodies and suggests that spiritual growth is about shedding burdens rather than adding more external remedies like rings or stones.