Acharya Prashant explains the profound meaning of a verse from the Upanishads, which states that the Self (Atma) cannot be attained through discourses, intellectual brilliance, or extensive listening to scriptures. He emphasizes that truth is not something one can acquire through their own ego-driven efforts or by choosing teachers and texts that suit their existing mental patterns. The realization of the Self occurs only for those whom the Self chooses, or alternatively, for those who choose the Self exclusively, leaving everything else behind. He clarifies that these two interpretations are essentially the same: when a person stops their own selective choosing and surrenders completely, the Truth reveals itself. He further elaborates that even a minor attachment to worldly things, such as a desire for respect or a small reservation, acts as a barrier to the Truth. Using the story of Duryodhana from the Mahabharata, he illustrates how Duryodhana’s refusal to be completely naked before Gandhari—hiding a small part of his body—became the very cause of his downfall. Similarly, if a seeker tries to hold onto even one percent of their ego or worldly desires while seeking the Truth, they will fail. Acharya Prashant concludes that true listening involves leaving behind the 'listener' or the ego itself. Only when one chooses the Truth by abandoning everything else does the Truth choose them.