Acharya Prashant explains that the human tendency to seek a purpose in life arises from observing man-made objects, which are always created with a specific utility or design. He argues that where there is purpose, there is a lack of love, because purpose is rooted in calculation and the fulfillment of personal needs. A calculative mind is inherently loveless, as it seeks to exploit things or people according to its own benchmarks and standards. He clarifies that even seemingly noble goals, like the 'upliftment' of others, are often just the mind imposing its own images and criteria of happiness onto others, rather than being an act of true love. He further discusses the distinction between the mind and the heart, asserting that the heart does not operate in time or through meanings. Meaning-making is a mental activity that requires interpretation and decoding, which creates distance. Acharya Prashant challenges the notion of 'intuitive meaning' or 'heartfelt inspiration,' stating that what the mind calls inspiration is often just a sanctified form of greed or desire. True togetherness, such as in a state of satsang, is meaningless and reasonless because it is so intimate that no space remains for mental comprehension or memory. He concludes that living life without purpose or meaning requires great courage and faith, as faith is a master that cannot be exploited or defined by the mind.
