Acharya Prashant interprets Kabir Saheb's metaphors of 'Naihar' (the father's house) and 'Sai' (the husband's house). He explains that 'Naihar' represents the physical body, nature, and the world of compulsions where we are born without choice. The 'father' symbolizes the source of the physical body and mind, governed by the three qualities of nature and biological instincts. In contrast, the 'husband' or 'Sai' represents the Supreme Truth or God, which is the soul's true home. While the body belongs to the father, the heart belongs to the Beloved. Entry into the husband's house is a matter of conscious love and choice, unlike the accidental nature of physical birth. He discusses the symbolism of the 'stained veil' (chunar), explaining that living solely through the body and its desires—such as ego, memory, and lust—stains one's consciousness. These stains make one feel unworthy of the Truth. Acharya Prashant warns that worldly remedies, like seeking help from 'dyers' or 'washers' (symbolizing worldly experts or superficial rituals), often fail because they are part of the same world that caused the stains. True cleansing requires moving beyond personal cleverness and ego. He emphasizes that the 'husband' (God) is not in a distant location but is present everywhere; the feeling of being in 'Naihar' is merely an illusion caused by spiritual ignorance. The discourse highlights the role of the Guru as a medium for purification. The Guru is not necessarily a person but any presence—be it a book, a tree, or a situation—that makes one realize their personal limitations and inspires prayer. Acharya Prashant distinguishes between 'effort' (promoted by the world) and 'prayer' (inspired by the Guru). He concludes by noting that while the world offers constant movement and temporary associations, the 'husband's city' offers eternal stability. Suffering is described as a 'Prasad' (grace) because it reveals the solitary nature of the soul and the futility of worldly attachments, eventually leading one back to the Truth.
