Acharya Prashant explains the nature of Maya by comparing it to a shadow. He demonstrates that just as a shadow follows a person when they move toward the sun and runs away when they try to catch it, Maya behaves similarly. It neither leaves a person nor can it be satisfied or captured. The speaker emphasizes that Maya is an inherent part of physical existence; as long as one identifies with the body, Maya and its accompanying suffering will persist. He clarifies that the sun, representing Truth, is not the cause of the shadow; rather, the shadow is caused by the person's own physical form and the darkness within them. Acharya Prashant further explains that trying to negotiate with or satisfy Maya is a futile endeavor because its demands are endless. He advises that instead of focusing on the shadow or complaining about suffering, one must remain steadfast in their journey toward the Truth. He notes that while suffering is a factual reality of life, bliss is a possibility that must be actively chosen. Even when the Truth seems hidden or when the darkness of ignorance becomes pervasive, the individual's only duty is to continue moving toward the light until they eventually merge with it, at which point all shadows disappear.