Acharya Prashant explains that human existence is rooted in the belief that external things—identities, relationships, and money—are real. To bridge the gap between the mind and truth, devotional music employs specific techniques. The first technique is giving a concrete form to the truth or love. Since the mind is naturally attracted to beauty, the divine is depicted in devotional music with beautiful descriptions, sweet voices, and adornments. This is not because God has a specific physical form, but because the mind requires such imagery to be drawn toward the truth. Furthermore, the relationship established with the divine is most often that of a lover or beloved, as this is considered the only truly authentic bond, whereas others are merely social constructs.