Acharya Prashant explains that spirituality is not synonymous with theism or belief in a particular god. While religion often relies on faith and gods, spirituality is an inquiry into the truth and does not require any beliefs. He asserts that spirituality actually demolishes all gods because they are often just projections of the human ego and mental baggage. If a person identifies as an atheist and rejects a fictional god, it is not a problem for spirituality; the real investigation begins with the self. Even if one denies God, they still admit their own existence, and spirituality focuses on investigating who that 'I' really is. Acharya Prashant highlights that Vedanta does not demand belief in deities, but rather focuses on the concepts of the Self and the Absolute Truth. He suggests that being an atheist can actually make the spiritual journey smoother because the individual is not burdened by religious baggage or blind faith. Vedanta rejects any religious injunction that requires blind belief, prioritizing knowing over believing. He concludes that blind theism is a greater obstacle than atheism because believers often entwine their identities with their beliefs, making them resistant to questioning. In contrast, those who come without preconceived notions are better prepared for the path of understanding and disidentification from the borrowed aspects of the ego.