Acharya Prashant explains that in the initial stages of spiritual practice, a Guru must push and encourage the disciple toward the truth because the disciple's inclination is weak. However, as the disciple progresses and becomes deeply absorbed in the truth, a stage arrives where they become indifferent to the world. At this peak, the Guru may paradoxically advise the disciple to stop or be cautious. This is not out of concern for the disciple's physical safety, but a test to ensure the disciple is free from all latent desires, fears, and attachments. The Guru might even oppose the disciple to test their inner strength and love for the truth. The ultimate success of a Guru is when a disciple, out of pure devotion to the truth, is willing to bypass even the Guru's own outward commands. Discussing the stories of Baba Bulleh Shah and Mansur al-Hallaj, Acharya Prashant highlights the intensity of spiritual realization. When Baba Bulleh Shah’s teacher, Shah Inayat, asked him to remain silent about divine secrets, Bulleh Shah replied that he could not, as his heart would burst. This defiance was a testament to his readiness to face the world's opposition. In the case of Mansur al-Hallaj, his declaration of 'Anal Haq' (I am Truth) led to his execution. Acharya Prashant notes that while the Guru provides the path, the disciple may sometimes surpass the Guru in courage and realization. Ultimately, the spiritual journey is a solitary union between the soul and the Divine, where all external aids, including the Guru, eventually fall away once the final destination is reached.