Acharya Prashant explains that the various spiritual practices mentioned by Maharishi, such as chanting, meditation, and yoga, are essentially forms of repeated practice intended for those who are not yet ripe for direct self-inquiry. He clarifies that while a ripe soul may succeed in fewer attempts, a beginner must engage in constant repetition. Addressing the questioner's struggle with feeling pride despite observation, he emphasizes that watching alone is not enough; one must practice watching more frequently and intensely. He references Shri Krishna's teaching to Arjun, stating that spirituality is contained in the two words: detachment and practice. Detachment is the act of distancing oneself from the object of perception, and practice is the repeated effort to maintain that distance. He further explains that the need for spiritual practice persists as long as there is internal resistance toward it. True practice involves inviting and facing this resistance rather than avoiding it when things become difficult. Acharya Prashant notes the paradox that those most in bondage are often the ones who most abhor the practice they need. He describes liberation as a holy war against oneself, requiring a harsh and disciplined approach rather than self-pampering or leniency. He suggests that a healthy sense of disgust toward one's own chaotic state and noise is a more practical incentive for liberation than a utopian longing for peace. Ultimately, the responsibility for progress lies with the individual to persistently walk the path toward liberation.