Acharya Prashant explains that Shri Saraswati is the personification of knowledge itself and should not be viewed as anything other than knowledge. He emphasizes that while stories and traditions surrounding the deity exist, they are secondary and non-essential compared to the core principle of learning and understanding. He clarifies that the worldly meaning of knowledge is to understand the external world, while the spiritual meaning is self-knowledge. Both forms of knowledge are necessary for a complete life. Addressing common rituals, Acharya Prashant notes that while showing respect to books or pens is a good practice for children, it remains incomplete if the underlying reason is not understood. He warns that rituals performed without conscious awareness become mere mechanical actions. True worship of Shri Saraswati lies in having genuine respect for knowledge in one's practical life. He points out the hypocrisy of those who worship the deity's idol but have no regard for learning or wisdom in their daily conduct. He further elaborates on the Vedantic perspective, stating that one must not leave either the world or the self unknown. One must understand what is happening externally, what is happening internally, and the relationship between the two. According to the Upanishads, one who possesses both external and internal knowledge becomes free from the fear of death and lives a life of liberation and bliss. He concludes by advising that focus should remain on the essence of knowledge rather than getting distracted by symbolic attributes like the musical instrument or mythological stories.