Acharya Prashant explains that the conflict faced by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita represents the universal struggle of mankind, emphasizing that both Shri Krishna and Arjuna reside within every individual. He clarifies the distinction between Apara Prakrti and Para Prakrti as described in the seventh chapter of the Gita. Apara Prakrti consists of eight elements: the five classical elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) plus the mind, intellect, and ego. These are the objects of perception that can be observed. Para Prakrti, on the other hand, is the seeing consciousness or the seer that illuminates and watches these eight elements. It is the individual soul that upholds the world through the act of perception. He further distinguishes Para Prakrti from Brahman or the Witness (Sakshi). While Para Prakrti is the seer, it is not the ultimate Witness because seeing itself involves intent, desire, and participation. In spiritual terms, the true Witness is beyond all relationships and is not interested in seeing anything because nothing exists apart from it. The seer (Kshetrajna) is defined by its relationship to the field (Kshetra), whereas the Atman is unattached and cannot enter into relationships. To move toward Shri Krishna, the seer must watch the field with progressively less intent and purpose. When watching loses its purposefulness and engagement, the seer sublimates into the divine state of witnessing.