Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the search for truth or the divine requires looking closely at one's own life rather than seeking it in external structures like stupas or shrines. He suggests that many people are misled by crowds in ashrams or by physical practices like complex yoga postures, which he describes as unnecessary. Instead of elaborate spiritual practices or rituals, he advocates for basic honesty and a direct, straight way of seeing. He explains that liberation is found by setting oneself free from hope, fear, and the future. He further instructs to observe the mundane aspects of daily life, such as one's choice of words, the food one eats, and the natural world, including birds and trees. By watching these things closely and honestly, liberation can be achieved instantly. He cautions against the active chasing of salvation or God, noting that such seeking is often rooted in fear, which leads to spiritual death. He concludes by stating that the truth is not far away; it is as near as one's own breath, requiring only a close and honest observation of the present moment.
