Acharya Prashant emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people who encourage intellectual and spiritual growth through reading. He explains that while science is indispensable for understanding the objective material world, it does not address fundamental questions regarding human existence, emotions, or the purpose of life. Science focuses on the object, whereas the ego or the 'I sense' is the subject of existence. He illustrates this by noting that even if a body is functional in an unconscious state, the individual does not feel they exist because existence is tied to consciousness. Since science does not investigate the nature of the subject, it cannot explain why humans feel restless or what their life's purpose is. In contrast, the Upanishads specifically explore the nature of the self and the ego. Acharya Prashant concludes that while science is wonderful for knowing one's surroundings, the Upanishads are essential for those seeking to understand themselves and lead a liberated life.