Acharya Prashant explains the concept of contemplation as mentioned in the Rehrasi Sahib, specifically the verse referring to truth, contentment, and contemplation. He describes how human thought typically operates from a personal center, the ego, and tends to focus exclusively on the external world while remaining blind to its own origin. The ego insists on its own reality and truth, which prevents it from examining itself. This outward-focused thought is often superstitious because it relies on the unexamined belief that the thinker is real and absolute. Acharya Prashant clarifies that when saints advise contemplation, they are referring to 'Atma Vichar' or self-contemplation. This is a special quality of thought where the mind takes a U-turn to look at its own source and the nature of the thinker. He points out that thoughts are fickle and dependent on moods and situations, yet they often carry a forceful claim of being the truth. Contemplation involves restraining this momentum to examine how thoughts arise and why they change. By observing the inconsistency of one's own certainties, one can develop a healthy skepticism toward the claims of the ego. In response to a question about what to do when one realizes the fickleness of the mind, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that contemplation must be a continuous practice. Since the tendency to be blind to oneself is constant, the effort to remain inward-looking must also be constant. He notes that while the mind may not naturally desire to turn inward, suffering often acts as a necessary guide. Just as physical illness forces a change in habits, the pain resulting from outward-focused tendencies eventually compels an individual to return to their center and practice self-examination.