Acharya Prashant critiques the common misunderstanding of meditation and spirituality, emphasizing that true meditation is a rebellion against one's innate tendencies and social conditioning. He argues that if one's spiritual practice does not lead to courageous life choices—such as avoiding exploitative work environments like night shifts—then that practice is superficial and market-driven. He defines meditation as constant alertness in every breath rather than a time-bound ritual or a specific physical posture. He warns that many people use spiritual practices as a way to seek security for the ego, rather than undergoing the radical internal transformation required for true liberation.