Acharya Prashant explains that gurus do not provide direct answers to questions because answers do not truly silence the mind. He compares the cycle of questions and answers to the movement of two feet; as one moves forward, the other follows, keeping the intellect in constant motion. An answer often acts like the mythical demon Raktabeej, where every drop of blood gives rise to a new demon; similarly, every answer gives rise to a new question, leading to endless intellectual discussions and debates. The intellect seeks to maintain this momentum to keep itself stimulated and deluded. Acharya Prashant clarifies that while an answer targets the question, a solution targets both the question and the answer to eliminate the root of the inquiry. A guru’s objective is not to engage in intellectual gymnastics but to bring the seeker to a state of peace where questions simply vanish. The true measure of a guru is not the quality of their answers, but their ability to make the seeker forget the questions entirely. He emphasizes that the mind will never be permanently satisfied with any answer, and true resolution occurs only when the questioner themselves dissolves. Furthermore, he discusses the nature of Buddhahood and personality. While a Buddha has no personality, the physical form, such as Siddhartha Gautama, possesses a personality influenced by nature, time, and circumstances. He notes that enlightenment should not be confused with following a specific mold or behavior, such as constant smiling. Saints like Kabir Saheb have spoken of both weeping and laughing. Buddhahood remains untouched by these external expressions of joy or sorrow, as it exists beyond the dualities of the physical personality.
