Acharya Prashant explains that according to the Natya Shastra, art (kala) and aesthetic experience (rasa) are inseparable. He defines rasa as Truth (satya) itself, referencing the Upanishadic statement, "Raso vai sah" (He is verily the essence). Therefore, art cannot exist without rasa, and one turns to art to experience this essence. According to Vedanta, the simple and precise definition of art is the expression that arises when the mind moves towards the Truth, even if it is fumbling, falling, and stumbling. It is the mind's search for Truth, getting a glimpse or a faint message, and the expression that emerges during this journey. Art, therefore, is a bridge between the mind and the Truth. Any expression that moves away from Truth cannot be considered art. This is why much of what is propagated as art today, such as children dancing to vulgar songs, is not true art. True art is that which takes you towards the Truth. When you intend to move towards Truth, any expression of your being—be it speaking, singing, dancing, or writing—becomes art. This concept is also linked to talent (pratibha). The identity of a human is consciousness, so talent must also be related to consciousness. In fact, only consciousness can possess talent, which is defined as the eagerness of consciousness to rise and find Truth. Physical feats that can be replicated by animals or machines do not constitute talent. Talent lies in doing something that only a conscious being can, such as having an inquiry into Brahman or dancing in love for the Supreme. The words 'art' and 'talent' are profound. Similarly, the meaning of 'beauty' and 'love' depends on an individual's level of consciousness. A superficial person finds beauty in superficial things like physical appearance, whereas an elevated person sees beauty only in Truth and auspiciousness (Satyam Shivam Sundaram). We must remember our fundamental identity and elevate ourselves to give the highest meaning to our lives and expressions, as we are the ones who fill our world with meaning.