Acharya Prashant explains that evolution is essentially a product of the mind's conditioning, rooted in the concepts of past and future. He argues that identifying oneself as a product of evolution is to claim that one is merely the sum total of their past and history, which leads to suffering. Spirituality, according to him, is the realization of the falseness of this evolutionary self and the recognition that one is not a product of the past. He emphasizes that the spiritual mind must look at the facts of its conditioning and the mechanical nature of its reactions rather than living blindly according to scripted movements. He critiques the rigid adherence to traditional divisions of life and prescriptions, noting that primary texts like the Ashtavakra Gita dismiss such divisions as ignorance. He clarifies that the concept of 'Purusharth' is often misunderstood; since the 'Purusha' or the witness is complete in itself, it has nothing to seek. He points out that people often follow desires under the guise of duty or policy without inquiring into the truth. He urges individuals to exercise their intellect and conduct firsthand inquiry into scriptures rather than relying on hearsay or social rumors. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant highlights the absurdity of trying to bind the infinite, such as 'Brahm', to specific time frames like 'Brahma Muhurt', which are dependent on physical factors like the earth's inclination. He concludes by discussing the nature of the mind, stating that any attempt by the mind to control itself is futile because the controller and the controlled are at the same level. He describes 'grace' as an unintended trick where one receives something beyond their expectations, which helps in transcending the mind's limitations.
