Acharya Prashant explains that the true domain of religion is exclusively concerned with the nature of the ego, the cause of its suffering, and the path to its liberation. He asserts that anything outside of this focus, such as superstitions regarding diet, clothing, or house orientation, does not constitute religion but is rather tribal superstition. He emphasizes that religion has no power over material laws; the physical body, whether belonging to an enlightened being or an ordinary person, reacts to material substances like poison or gas in the same way. He cites the deaths of Socrates, Shri Krishna, and various modern sages to illustrate that spiritual attainment does not grant immunity to physical ailments or death. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant clarifies the authentic meaning of 'yagya' as described by Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. He defines 'yagya' as the devotion of one's actions to the Almighty, rather than the ritualistic burning of wood and ghee. He dismisses the claim that ritualistic fire ceremonies purify the atmosphere as nonsense and a distortion of sacred concepts. He argues that those who promote such myths lack respect for true religion and the teachings of Shri Krishna, as they prioritize egoistic interpretations over spiritual truth.
