Acharya Prashant addresses a question from a member of the Gita community who finds it difficult to always keep the Gita with him. Acharya Prashant begins by stating that there is no guidance needed for this; if one is unable to keep the Gita, they should simply keep it. He explains that the real problem is not knowing the problem. Not knowing is the fundamental issue. Internally, we are consciousness, which means to know. Therefore, the only problem within can be the lack of knowing. However, the questioner already knows his problem—that the Gita is not with him. Thus, the problem of not knowing is resolved, and what remains is the need for honesty. After knowing, the only thing that remains is to live according to that knowledge. Acharya Prashant uses the analogy of Sisyphus, who was condemned to endlessly push a rock up a hill, only for it to roll back down. He likens himself to Sisyphus and the audience to the rock, whom he repeatedly tries to elevate, but they keep rolling back. The only way for the rock to stay at the top is to become a temple there. He advises the questioner to identify the 'bridges' that allow him to return from the state of being with the Gita and to burn them. He notes that the fall from this state happens silently, without any loud noise, like an automatic gear shift in a car. One must be vigilant to catch the moment of this shift. He further explains that the soul's connection is not with explosions but with a continuous, quiet flow. He uses the analogy of two lights, one bright (Truth) and one dim (Maya/illusion). He says people are often curious about the bright light, but they should be curious about the dim one, which represents their own state. He emphasizes that inquiry should be about the false, not the Truth. He concludes by stating that the pain of separating from the Gita is essential. If one feels this pain, they will not let go of the Gita. He urges the audience to feel bad when they are separated from the Gita, as this pain is necessary for spiritual progress.
