Acharya Prashant clarifies that Sat-Chit-Ananda is not a characteristic of the Truth itself, but rather the final state of the mind as it relaxes into the Truth. While the Absolute is not a state, a seeker may perceive it as such because they are currently within a state. He explains that while Truth cannot be known directly, one's alignment with it can be judged by the condition of the mind. A mind infected with fear, jealousy, and insecurity is dissociated from the Truth, whereas Sat-Chit-Ananda serves as a sure sign of abiding in it. He emphasizes that the Absolute should be made one's only goal because the human constitution is such that it cannot live without goals. Regarding the realization of Shiva, Acharya Prashant explains that Shiva is not an object or deity to be known about; rather, the act of knowing itself is Shiva-ness. He advises against trying to know Shiva as one would know furniture or a tree, and instead suggests knowing the world and oneself deeply. This quality of knowing is the expression of the eternal. He further explains that the mind becomes still only when it realizes that its movements are foolish. Since the mind is a traveler by nature, one must use discretion to show the mind that its various directions are wrong or unproductive, thereby stalling its movement. Acharya Prashant concludes by addressing the distinction between the self and the mind, stating that for most, they are currently one and the same. Stillness is not something that 'comes' to the mind; it is the result of seeing the stupidity of constant movement. He suggests that while the mind may occasionally move and get hurt, such experiences should serve as lessons to avoid repeating the same mistakes. The path to stillness lies in the constant application of discretion and the recognition that the mind's habitual tendencies do not lead to the desired destination.