Acharya Prashant explains the nature of Shri Rama by referencing the Muktika Upanishad and the teachings of saints like Kabir Saheb. He clarifies that Shri Rama is neither qualified with attributes nor entirely without them, but is beyond both. In the Muktika Upanishad, Shri Rama tells Shri Hanuman that His true, highest, and liberating form resides in Vedanta. He emphasizes that those who truly wish to know Him must turn toward Vedanta, as it is His real essence. He further elaborates on the four levels of Shri Rama as described by the saints. The first level is the physical form, such as the son of King Dasharatha, which is the starting point for many. The second level is the consciousness residing within every individual. The third level is the vast expansion of the ego-tendency or the entire manifest world. However, the fourth Shri Rama is distinct and beyond these three. This fourth Rama is the ultimate truth and the giver of liberation. Acharya Prashant concludes that while people often stop at the initial levels, reaching the fourth Rama through the study of Vedanta is essential for any true devotee.
