Acharya Prashant explains that 'food' is not merely what we consume through the mouth, but everything we take in through our senses—eyes, ears, nose, and memory. He emphasizes that the body and mind are constantly consuming; if the mind does not receive external input, it feeds on internal memories and imaginations. He asserts that one's spiritual practice or 'bhajan' is entirely dependent on this 'food' or 'sangat' (association). If the input is pure, spiritual remembrance becomes natural and continuous, evolving into a silent resonance known as 'Anhad'. He warns that the human body is a machine with ten gates that are constantly absorbing information. He compares the mind to a house where people allow neighbors to throw trash because there is no guard or door. Acharya Prashant criticizes the modern consumption of media, particularly television and social media, describing them as 'poison' and 'filth' that housewives and the general public consume for hours. He points out the absurdity of advertisements that claim material products like clothing, bikes, or real estate can provide 'perfection' or 'heaven,' effectively acting as false competitors to the Truth. He concludes that to escape this deep illusion of 'Maya,' one must have a firm resolve to avoid worldly filth and a total surrender to the Truth.
