Acharya Prashant discusses the profound words of Kabir Saheb regarding the root of all suffering, which lies in the persistent doubt that remains even after reading, hearing, and learning. This doubt is centered on whether the spiritual knowledge acquired is truly right for the individual and whether it might cause some personal loss. He explains that this doubt is actually valid because spiritual truth will indeed cause the loss of one's ego and current way of life. He emphasizes that scriptures and spiritual texts were traditionally restricted to those with the right eligibility because they are like a final weapon; if they fail to bring about a transformation, no other hope remains for the individual in this lifetime. Acharya Prashant asserts that one should only approach scriptures when they have developed a deep distaste for their current habits, patterns, and conditioned mind. If a person is still clinging to their old ways and seeking worldly pleasures, the scriptures will be ineffective. He describes scriptures as witnesses that provide support and validation to those who have already heard the call of the unknown. They act as a map for a traveler, but a map is useless to someone who refuses to leave the comfort of their four walls. Ultimately, he explains that Kabir Saheb and other saints can show the way and lead the seeker to liberation, but they cannot force someone who has no intention of moving.
