Acharya Prashant explains that one's true nature is pure, enlightened, and complete, yet it remains unknown as long as one is entangled in various spiritual practices and rituals. He argues that identifying as a practitioner of a specific method or sect creates a barrier to self-realization. By engaging in repetitive practices, an individual reinforces the false assumption that they are distant from their true self and need to achieve something. He emphasizes that spiritual attainment is not like a job or money; it is about realization, which is immediate and cannot be a slave to any routine or pattern. Practice, by definition, is a structured pattern born out of insecurity and planning, which only serves to strengthen the ego's assumptions rather than dissolving them. He further distinguishes between skill-based practice, such as driving or cooking, and self-awareness, which cannot be practiced. While physical skills require repetition, self-knowledge and love do not. Acharya Prashant critiques the reliance on fixed meditation techniques, noting that because the mind is constantly changing, a static method cannot address its fluid nature. He warns that sticking to a single technique can become an addiction, where the mind merely adapts to the method without moving beyond it. True awareness must arise from the present moment rather than a pre-defined structure. He concludes by stating that the problem lies in constant mental and physical running; to find one's true nature, which is already present, one must simply stop running and remain in a state of consciousness.