Acharya Prashant explains that true understanding occurs when the self or the ego does not stand in the way. It is not a deliberate act of the intellect or a conclusion reached through logic, but a silent process that happens when one stops insisting on 'understanding' and becomes humble and still. He clarifies that his words are merely tools to remove obstacles to understanding, which itself is synonymous with the ultimate truth or Brahman. To understand Brahman is to become Brahman. He emphasizes that listeners should simply remain present and receptive, like drinking in a sound, rather than trying to analyze or process the information with the mind. He notes that those who remain expressionless and still like a stone are the ones truly absorbing the message, while those with active emotional expressions are often caught in their own mental clutter and pride.
