Acharya Prashant explains that the teachings of Jesus, particularly regarding adultery and divorce, must be understood metaphorically rather than literally. He defines sin as being committed to anything other than God or the truth. In this context, 'woman' represents any attractive object that distracts the mind from the truth. Adultery is described as being disloyal to God or prioritizing something else over the ultimate truth. He emphasizes that one's primary commitment must always be toward the truth, and breaking this commitment is the real form of infidelity. Regarding divorce, Acharya Prashant interprets it as the mind being separated or moving away from God. He draws parallels between Jesus's language and the traditions of Sufi and Bhakti saints, where the relationship between the individual and God is often symbolized through the roles of man and woman. He suggests that if certain parts of the Bible seem cryptic, they should be interpreted using the clearer, more direct teachings of Jesus, as a teacher would not contradict himself. Finally, he defines prayer not as asking for something, but as a total surrender that moves beyond the old patterns of desire.
