Acharya Prashant interprets the teachings of Lalleshwari, explaining that the instruction to 'become a fool while knowing' refers to transcending the limitations of material knowledge. He asserts that all knowledge—whether scientific, historical, or psychological—is essentially material and sensory, stored within the physical brain and body. He argues that the brain functions like a chemical or electrical machine, similar to how a computer processes binary data or how ice 'knows' to melt when heated. Therefore, identifying oneself as a 'knower' is equivalent to identifying oneself as mere matter or a biological machine. He distinguishes between the material memory of the body and the state of the Soul (Atma). While the body and mind must function within the world of knowledge for survival, the Soul remains untouched, unchanging, and beyond all concepts. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the 'ego' is the entity that interferes with the natural functioning of the body and mind by claiming ownership over thoughts and actions. He suggests that true spiritual living involves allowing the body and intellect to perform their natural roles—like breathing or thinking—without the ego's interference. By 'becoming a fool,' one attains a state of inner stillness where external events, praise, or criticism do not disturb the core of one's being.
