Acharya Prashant explains that the conflict faced by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita represents the universal struggle of all mankind, where Shri Krishna is not merely an external figure but the heart within. Addressing a question about Rumi's concept of becoming the 'hunted' rather than the 'hunter,' he points out that the very act of asking how to surrender demonstrates that the transition is already underway. The seeker's willingness to find a teacher and ask for dissolution proves that they are already being hunted by the Truth, regardless of the superficial methods or circumstances like technology that seemingly brought them together. He emphasizes that while the ultimate dissolution of the ego is predetermined, the time it takes depends on the individual's actions and their refusal to obstruct the process. To facilitate this spiritual transition, Acharya Prashant advises against maintaining the support systems and securities that the ego builds for its own preservation. He notes that in developed societies, the obsession with safety and personal comfort often acts as an armor that resists the necessary 'hunt' of the ego. He suggests that one must learn to be comfortable with displeasure and suffering, metaphorically described as 'bathing in one's own blood,' because the path to freedom involves the painful dismantling of the personality. Ultimately, he encourages the seeker to have faith that while suffering feels real in the moment, it is not the final reality, and one must stop prioritizing personal pleasure and safety to allow the great dissolution to occur.
