Acharya Prashant explains that claiming one is not yet ready or worthy to live a spiritual life is often an internal conspiracy to avoid change. People frequently use the excuse of being 'ordinary' or 'small' compared to great saints like Bulleh Shah to evade the responsibility of transformation. This is not true humility but a clever tactic to remain as one is. He emphasizes that in spirituality, confirmation precedes transformation; one must first accept their true nature rather than waiting to become something else. Unlike the worldly realm where 'becoming' requires time and effort, spirituality is about realization and immediate acceptance. There is no need to wait for flaws like jealousy or ego to disappear before acknowledging one's divinity. The speaker asserts that transformation is as immediate as saying 'yes' to the truth. Waiting for a grand event or perfect preparation is a false excuse that keeps the final moment of realization pending forever. He clarifies that even if one's actions are currently flawed or 'small,' their fundamental essence remains the supreme truth. By accepting 'I am That' (Aham Brahmasmi) regardless of one's current state—even if one is in a metaphorical 'sewer'—the excuses for living a weak or limited life vanish. While habits and behaviors may take time to dissolve, the internal acceptance of one's true nature must be instantaneous and unconditional. He concludes that once this 'yes' is uttered, one no longer seeks to 'gain' something from spiritual sessions but participates in them out of pure joy and celebration.
