Acharya Prashant distinguishes between general books and scriptures, explaining that while both use words, scriptures aim for essential truths and something far higher than the general plane. He advises that one should approach scriptures with the same engrossed attitude one has during a deep spiritual discussion. Addressing the concept of time, he clarifies that spiritual life is not about avoiding the past or future, which he describes as a recent and non-spiritual idea. Instead, he emphasizes being firmly seated in the truth. He explains that the brain is a physical machine designed to move in time, and as long as one is centered in the truth, using memory or planning for the future is auspicious and necessary. He cites the examples of the Gopis remembering Shri Krishna and saints longing for the future arrival of their beloved to show that time is not the enemy if it is used for the sake of the truth. Furthermore, he addresses the ego's fear of losing itself upon reaching the divine. He points out that the desire for the divine arises because the current state of the ego is one of suffering, not enjoyment. He concludes that meeting the truth is the only real enjoyment, and one cannot speculate about it using their current limited understanding.
