Acharya Prashant addresses a seeker who finds that the peace derived from studying the Ashtavakra Gita is temporary and inconsistent. The seeker questions why the state of constant happiness described by Sage Ashtavakra is not sustained in his daily life. Acharya Prashant explains that the seeker's complaint reveals a lack of worthiness and a misunderstanding of the teachings. He emphasizes that the promise of bliss is conditional; one experiences joy only in the moments they truly embody the teachings, such as realizing they are not the body. When the seeker breaks these conditions by identifying with the body or mind, the peace naturally vanishes. Acharya Prashant points out that the seeker is acting like a calculating merchant, constantly evaluating what they have gained. He asserts that the true purpose of the Ashtavakra Gita is to eliminate this internal 'evaluator' or ego. The ultimate eligibility for liberation lies in investigating the nature of the one who is seeking and measuring happiness, rather than focusing on the quantity of happiness received.
