Acharya Prashant addresses a question regarding Swami Vivekananda's statement that one is nearly God if they know themselves to be the soul. He explains that while the path of knowledge suggests that knowing is sufficient, this 'knowing' is a subtle and profound event, not a simple intellectual acknowledgement. Unlike physical objects like a towel, which can be easily verified, spiritual knowledge is internal and prone to self-deception. One can easily claim to have knowledge or memorize scriptures without any actual spiritual transformation. He emphasizes that the true test of spiritual knowledge is not found in exams or definitions, but in how one lives their life. If one's life remains filled with fear, confusion, and ego-driven behaviors, then the claim of knowing the soul is false. He further clarifies that the soul is not an object like a table or a chair; rather, the goal of spirituality is liberation from the grip of the ego. The descriptions of the soul in the Upanishads—as unattached, infinite, and beyond time—are provided as benchmarks for self-observation. If a person is constantly seeking company, clinging to trivialities, or worrying about the past and future, they are acting from the ego, not the soul. Acharya Prashant asserts that 'knowing is being,' meaning true knowledge must manifest in one's character and actions. He criticizes the modern tendency to separate spiritual practice from daily life, stating that spirituality must encompass every moment, including how one reacts to heat, discomfort, or professional responsibilities. Ultimately, knowing oneself as the soul requires a lifelong commitment to untying the 'knots' of the ego through constant self-awareness and struggle.