Acharya Prashant clarifies the biblical teaching 'Judge not, that ye be not judged,' explaining that it is not a warning about divine retribution from God, but a description of how the human mind functions. He asserts that the 'I' is an accumulation of worldly influences, and the same tendency to label and judge others is inevitably applied to oneself. God, being beyond time and history, does not keep records or arrange a future day of judgment; rather, judging is a human activity. The speaker emphasizes that we are often mistaken about our true identity, viewing ourselves as just another character in a dream world of our own making. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant explains that the measure one uses for others is the same measure one uses for themselves. He urges the listener to remove the notion of a judging God, as this misunderstanding leads to human suffering. He argues that the results of one's actions, or karma phala, are simultaneous with the actions themselves. Ignorance creates a perceived gap in time between cause and effect, which the cunning mind exploits to seek temporary pleasure while postponing accountability. Ultimately, judgment is not a future event overseen by a deity, but a present reality where individuals determine their own suffering through their own mental tendencies.
