Acharya Prashant addresses the widespread misconceptions surrounding the Bhagavad Gita, particularly those propagated by motivational speakers and traditional commentators. He clarifies that the common phrase 'do your duty without concern for the fruit' is a misinterpretation. Shri Krishna does not merely suggest continuing any action blindly; rather, he emphasizes performing 'Nishkam Karma'—action that is not driven by personal desire or narrow self-interest. When one engages in the right action, the concern for the outcome naturally vanishes because the work itself is so fulfilling that there is no mental space left for future calculations. The speaker asserts that the validity of one's work can be judged by how little one thinks about the future or the results while performing it. He further criticizes the distortion of scriptures, noting that many interpretations are twisted to suit the egos, prejudices, or social agendas of the commentators. For instance, terms like 'Niyat Karma' are often wrongly translated as 'social duties' or 'caste-based roles' to justify traditional hierarchies, whereas they actually refer to actions that lead one toward liberation and Shri Krishna. Acharya Prashant highlights that the dialogue between Shri Krishna and Arjun is a symbolic representation of the interaction between the Soul and the Mind. He warns that without a foundation in Vedanta, people will continue to use the Gita to validate superstitions, ritualism, and social evils, missing its core message of pure Jnana Yoga and liberation from the ego.