Acharya Prashant addresses the misconception of Shri Buddha being labeled an atheist. He explains that Shri Buddha was a profound Vedantin who reached depths of understanding that many contemporary sages could not grasp. The label of 'atheist' was imposed by those obsessed with ritualism and animal sacrifice, which Shri Buddha opposed on moral and spiritual grounds. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the essence of the Vedas is Vedanta, not rituals. If the Vedas are reduced to mere rituals, they will become obsolete for modern generations who find scientific explanations for natural phenomena. However, Vedanta remains eternal because it addresses the fundamental human condition of bondage and suffering, which is independent of time or technology.