Acharya Prashant addresses the common belief in auspicious timings and lunar phases like the new moon and full moon, suggesting that one should remain unaware of such dates. He explains that for a true seeker, there is no distinction between day and night or specific months, as their spiritual practice is a continuous state of longing that does not depend on particular days. He argues that if medical treatment for a sick person does not stop on a new moon day, then no other significant life work or spiritual practice should be halted either. Life is short, and waiting for an auspicious time can lead to missed opportunities, even death, before the appointed hour arrives. He clarifies that ancient texts contain two types of information: that which leads directly to liberation and that which pertains to miscellaneous worldly subjects. He advises focusing only on what concerns liberation and ignoring the rest as irrelevant. He emphasizes that just because something is written in Sanskrit does not make it sacred or worthy of worship. According to him, the pinnacle of the Vedas is Vedanta, and the pinnacle of knowledge is devotion. He suggests that one should only concern themselves with Vedanta or pure devotion as expressed by saint-poets, as these two paths are ultimately one. In a vast and ancient culture with endless writings, one must prioritize the highest knowledge and ignore everything else.
