Acharya Prashant explains that meditation is not an activity to be performed but is our natural state of being. He defines meditation as the absence of inattentiveness and unconsciousness, warning that any attempt to 'do' meditation or focus on a specific name or form will only lead to distraction. True meditation is described as a state of constant surrender where the mind remains bowed before something beyond its own imagination. He emphasizes that meditation and devotion are identical, as the mind must acknowledge its inability to know the unknowable. When the mind accepts that the Truth is beyond its grasp, it naturally dissolves into meditation. He further clarifies that meditation is not about concentrating on objects like 'nothingness' or 'infinity,' as these are merely mental images that fail to provide lasting peace. Instead, meditation is a form of humility—recognizing that there is a reality so sacred that even talking about it is a form of audacity. Acharya Prashant asserts that meditation must be the first priority, which then dictates how one's life and daily routine should unfold. He rejects the idea of trying to fit meditation into a pre-existing lifestyle, stating that one must be willing to let life change according to the demands of Truth. Ultimately, he describes joy as a state that transcends the duality of positive and negative, contrasting true spirituality with the commercialized versions of positivity often sold in the world.