Acharya Prashant explains that meditation is not about concentration, as concentration involves forcing the mind toward an object, which the mind naturally resists. He defines meditation as the action of a peaceful mind, asserting that peace is the beginning of meditation rather than its end goal. He argues that any formal structure, method, or technique intended to achieve peace acts as a barrier because it assumes peace is currently absent. He emphasizes that one should live in peace rather than aim for it, as efforts to find peace only reinforce its apparent absence. Using the analogy of searching for a friend who is already inside one's home, Acharya Prashant illustrates how spiritual seekers often look for truth or God in distant places while ignoring the truth already within them. He critiques institutions, religions, and society for constantly encouraging individuals to progress or become better, suggesting that this drive for improvement implies a fundamental lack. He concludes that the race for spiritual or material upliftment is unworthy, and the only way to win is by refusing to participate in the race altogether.