Acharya Prashant explains that the conflict faced by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita represents the universal struggle of mankind, rather than a historical event between two individuals. He clarifies that Shri Krishna is not an external entity but the very heart of Arjuna. Discussing the nature of prayer, he distinguishes between 'Arth' (desire) and 'Prarthana' (prayer). While desire is a product of material conditioning and involves an asker, an object, and a recipient, true prayer is 'Pra-Arth', meaning it goes beyond desire. In real prayer, there is no specific object being requested, no separate entity being addressed, and no individual 'I' performing the act. He emphasizes that prayer cannot be an activity or something one 'does' at a specific place like a temple. Instead, prayer is a state of being characterized by deep silence. The more one articulates a specific request or maintains a sense of personal identity, the further they are from true prayer. Acharya Prashant asserts that only when one asks for 'nothing' is the prayer truly answered, as there is no ego to be deprived. He also critiques the common concept of surrender, noting that if an individual 'decides' to surrender, they remain superior to the act and can withdraw it at will. True surrender is not a transaction or a convenient gesture, but the complete absence of the self-centered 'I'.