Acharya Prashant addresses a question about how a beginner on the spiritual path should manage their relationships. He begins by defining 'sadhana' (spiritual practice) in practical terms. He explains that 'sadhana' is not some ornate or lofty concept, but simply the act of working on oneself. Every person, whether religious or not, acknowledges that they are not perfect and have flaws. Everyone has an intention to become better than they currently are. Sadhana, he states, is the collective name for the resolve, discipline, and process of becoming better. It is the desire to improve oneself, which is a common experience for every human being. He elaborates that this self-improvement involves working on internal matters such as disappointment, sadness, anger, jealousy, various desires, fear, and ego. These are often called internal matters because they are not always visible externally. Working on these internal issues is what constitutes 'sadhana'. He then connects this to relationships, explaining that just as an individual is not perfect, their relationships are also flawed. The process of self-improvement is intrinsically linked to the process of improving one's relationships. Therefore, a spiritual seeker must work on purifying their existing relationships, just as they work on purifying themselves. One does not need to create new relationships; rather, the existing ones must be refined and improved, much like cleaning an existing person rather than creating a new one. Acharya Prashant then addresses the questioner's point about waking up in a state of 'zero' or 'cognition-less' awareness and then assuming various roles throughout the day, such as an employee or a husband. He clarifies that this initial state of mind upon waking is a neurological phenomenon, not a spiritual one. He emphasizes that one must play various roles in life, and the art of living is to choose the right role at the right moment. For instance, there are many ways to be a husband; one can choose to be a husband who helps his wife achieve liberation, as seen in ancient stories. The choice of which role to play and how to play it is always available. Spirituality is about making the right choice. You are born into the world, and you have to play the game of life; there is no escape from playing. However, there can be liberation from the game by playing it correctly. The freedom lies in choosing how to play.