Acharya Prashant explains that being with Shri Krishna requires a deep, intellectual, and spiritual engagement with the Bhagavad Gita, rather than mere ritualism. He emphasizes that one must penetrate every word and reach the essence of the teachings to truly connect with Shri Krishna. The speaker discusses how truth, once expressed in words, becomes a limited concept that can turn into rigid dogma. To prevent this, contradictory perspectives are often necessary. For instance, while the Upanishads speak of the Self and existence, Buddha speaks of the Non-self and non-existence; both are essential to navigate the subtle path of truth, much like a tightrope walker balancing from both sides.