Acharya Prashant explains that the path of inquiry involves observing and testing everything available to the senses, such as thoughts, feelings, and possessions, to see if they provide the fulfillment they promise. When an honest inquiry reveals that these things fail to satisfy, they are rejected. Eventually, the inquirer must reject their own self, leading to a state of pure nothingness, which is the spiritual destination. In contrast, the path of devotion arises when one is so weary of worldly suffering that they lose interest in exploring the corporeal and are instead drawn toward the unknowable and pure. While inquiry is a process of cleansing, devotion is a direct merging into purity where the personal self disappears. He notes that while devotion is more direct, it requires an innocent mind, whereas a hurt or doubtful mind naturally leans toward inquiry. Regarding the role of the body in spiritual practice, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the body naturally resists spiritual efforts because its primary objectives are food, rest, and reproduction. He emphasizes that while a fit body is necessary for spiritual practice, physical fitness is not an end in itself. The body should be treated like a vehicle that is maintained and fueled solely to reach a destination. He cautions against prioritizing the maintenance of the body over the ultimate spiritual goal, stating that strength and longevity have no intrinsic value if they do not serve the purpose of liberation.