Acharya Prashant clarifies that the conflict between truth and illusion is often a misunderstanding. When someone claims to be caught between truth and illusion because both seem appealing, they are likely just trapped between 'sweet illusion' and 'bitter illusion.' Truth is not something that can be categorized as good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant. It is the light in which one observes the entity that judges things as good or bad. If you label truth as 'good' or 'sweet' today, you are assuming the authority to label it 'bad' or 'bitter' tomorrow. This judgmental stance is an expression of the ego, which places itself as a judge over everything, including that which is beyond the world. He emphasizes that spirituality is not about discussing the truth, but about self-investigation. Instead of asking whether an external object is good or bad, one must ask, 'Who is the one experiencing this, and how did they learn these preferences?' Using the analogy of colored glasses, he explains that if you wear red or blue lenses, the world will appear in those colors. Investigating the external object is futile; one must investigate the observer. True blessing or grace lies in the ability to recognize the internal 'judge' or 'criteria' that dictates all decisions. To judge the truth or the divine is actually a form of arrogance, as it implies the observer is superior to the subject being judged.
