Acharya Prashant explains the concept of 'Saibham' or 'Swayambhu', which refers to that which is self-existent and without a cause. He clarifies that while everything in the world of phenomena has a cause, the state of witnessing or 'Sakshatva' is causeless and inherent to one's true nature. Because it is not a result of any action, it cannot be attained through effort but is realized by remaining in one's original nature. He emphasizes that this witnessing self is eternal and cannot be taken away, providing a sense of absolute security and freedom from the fear of loss. When one becomes a witness, even the act of losing everything is observed without the observer being affected, which he describes as the ultimate wealth. Discussing the verses of Rumi, Acharya Prashant addresses the concept of 'Khudi' or the ego, describing it as a weak, parasitic entity that survives by pretending to be vulnerable. He explains that humans often become slaves to their own ego while believing they are its masters or protectors. To be free, one must move toward 'Bekhudi', a state where the burden of the self is dropped. He asserts that the ego is not a powerful monster like a python but rather a minor nuisance like an earthworm that can be easily brushed aside once recognized. True spirituality, he concludes, involves acknowledging one's incompleteness fully, which leads to the realization of inherent wholeness, as the witness of the body and mind must necessarily be beyond them.
