Acharya Prashant addresses the idea that the material world, while operating under scientific laws, is fundamentally a thought. He agrees with this premise, explaining that if the world is a thought, then the laws of physics are essentially the laws of thought. This is a restatement of the mind-matter equation. He clarifies that this "thought" is the mind, and one does not own the mind but rather exists within it as the self, whatever one takes that self to be. The discussion then shifts to the role of assumptions in spirituality. Acharya Prashant asserts that spirituality is not about proceeding with assumptions, as a life based on them is an invitation to suffering. The true purpose of spirituality is relief from suffering. Therefore, it is fundamental to test and challenge all assumptions, such as "I am not the body" or "I am pure consciousness." He illustrates this by noting that despite such beliefs, a virus still attacks the body, and one still runs from a charging bull. If an assumption genuinely relieves suffering, it is wonderful; however, if it merely feeds the ego, it is pointless. When asked about feeling negative or positive "energy" from others, Acharya Prashant dismisses the concept of spiritual energy as a myth. He explains that such experiences are rooted in the subconscious mind's function of pattern matching. The mind operates on primordial, animalistic, and social conditioning, which act as "factory settings." These pre-existing patterns trigger instinctive reactions of like or dislike towards people based on their appearance, voice, or context, which is a form of prejudice. He states that we are "born prejudiced," and the body itself is the fundamental prejudice. He further elaborates that these reactions are purely material and have nothing to do with spiritual energy. He points to the science of how specific molecules in fragrances can induce feelings of fear, arousal, or attachment. These primordial habits and memories, he explains, are stored in the DNA of every cell in the body and are passed down genetically. This is all within the domain of science. Ultimately, he clarifies that one does not see reality from the standpoint of the self or 'I'. Instead, the 'I' itself is what needs to be seen. When this center is seen, the DNA is recognized as just DNA, not as 'you'.