Acharya Prashant begins by introducing a famous verse from the Chandogya Upanishad: "sarvaṁ khalvidaṁ brahma," which translates to "Verily, all this universe is Brahman." He explains that this statement's meaning is understood only against the backdrop of our usual perception of the world. We typically see a world of distinct objects and people, but the sage denies this. Things are not what they appear to be, nor are they separate from each other. The speaker clarifies that things are not what you think they are, and they are not distinct from one another. The verse further states that all things originate from, are sustained by, and dissolve into Brahman. Therefore, one should meditate on Him in tranquility. This meditation is the entry into understanding, and as understanding deepens, the perceived universe dissolves. This dissolution itself is Brahman. The world is a lack of understanding, and meditation is the entry into understanding. When you inquire into the source of the differences you perceive, the things themselves dissolve, and that dissolution is Brahman. The verse emphasizes cultivating faith because the process of meditation is threatening to the ego and the very basis of one's existence. Faith is needed to persist. The speaker defines true blind faith not as superstition, but as the courage to question everything and the refusal to trust any worldly object absolutely. It is a reasonless, objectless faith that allows one to continue on the path of truth even when it becomes difficult. This is contrasted with the common understanding of blind faith, which is merely superstition and relies on an object. In response to a questioner, Acharya Prashant clarifies that one should not passively trust the Guru's words. The Guru's words are meant to ignite inquiry, not to be accepted without examination. A true relationship with a teacher begins with honest resistance and engagement, not shallow respect or mock surrender. The ego will naturally resist the Truth, and only after a good fight can true surrender happen. Passively accepting the Guru's words is a lazy business and a form of hypocrisy, as one's life often proves a contradiction to the teachings one claims to accept.