Acharya Prashant explains that as long as one is embodied, the body must occupy a specific space and time. He notes that while people find it normal to be at home or at a workplace, they often view being at a spiritual center like Kashi as something abnormal or special. He argues that the choice of where to keep the body is a responsibility because the mind's restlessness is connected to the brain, which is part of the body. Therefore, the body should be placed in an environment where the mind can find rest. He emphasizes that while no physical location is inherently superior, certain places are designed to facilitate spiritual liberation. Using the example of Varanasi, Acharya Prashant describes it as a city designed to remind people of the futility of worldly desires. He recounts observing the funeral pyres at Manikarnika Ghat, highlighting how the city turns death into a spectacle to serve the living. He suggests that while people move to modern cities for money, relationships, or habits, Varanasi offers a different purpose: liberation from bondages. He points out the indifference of the religious personnel and nature toward death in Kashi, reflecting the nonchalance of existence itself. Ultimately, he encourages individuals to investigate the motives behind their presence in any location and to choose places that lead to the end of restlessness.
