Acharya Prashant addresses the question, "Why is this cycle of birth and death happening?" He begins by explaining the significance of the question itself. We only question things with which we are not satisfied. For instance, we don't question why there is 20% oxygen in the air because we are content with it. However, if the room fills with smoke, we immediately ask, "Why is there smoke?" This inquiry reveals our discomfort. Therefore, when a disciple asks about the cycle of birth and death, it indicates that they are experiencing pain and suffering from it. The cycle of birth and death is a cycle of sorrow and pain. Acharya Prashant broadens the concept of the cycle of birth and death to encompass the entire world (Sansaar), as everything within it is born and eventually perishes. Thus, the disciple's question is not just about individual birth and death but about the very existence of the world, the mind, desires, and attachments. It is a profound inquiry into the secret of the entire universe. The speaker notes that in a single, concise question, the disciple has asked about everything: why we exist, why the world exists, why we live and die, where the mind comes from and where it goes, and why we desire and let go of things. The speaker then discusses various philosophical explanations for this cycle. Some scholars attribute it to 'svabhava' (the fundamental nature of beings), while others point to 'kaal' (time) as the cause. However, the rishi (sage) dismisses all these explanations, stating that those who offer them are deluded and far from reality. The rishi's method is one of negation. Before revealing the truth, it is essential to eliminate falsehoods. Just as one wouldn't apply oil to dirty hair without first washing it, one must first clear away the dirt of false beliefs. The rishi even calls those who attribute the world to 'aham-vritti' (ego-instinct) or 'kaal' (time) as deluded, which demonstrates the rishi's profound level of understanding. The ultimate answer, as presented by the rishi, is to attribute everything to the glory of the Supreme Being (Parmatma) or Brahman. This is not a mere theory but a way to bring a full stop to the mind's endless, restless questioning. Thinking is useful up to a point, but when it becomes cyclical and repetitive without yielding new insights, it becomes a misuse of the mind and life. The purpose of spirituality is not to endlessly ask, "What is liberation?" but to cut the bonds. Brahman signifies the end of the mind's restlessness and all its afflictions. It is the rarefied height of the mind, a state of being where the mind becomes so subtle and pure that its diseases cease to exist. This is the state of being absorbed in Brahman, the 'Brahmi sthiti'.