Acharya Prashant addresses the misconceptions regarding the definition and perception of truth. He explains that truth cannot be defined or objectified, as anything that can be defined is merely a creation of the ego. The ego attempts to bring everything within its purview, but truth is beyond the mind's circular movements and cannot be traced or known as a common object. He clarifies that while physical objects like a table exist within time and space and are perceivable by the senses, truth does not 'exist' in that same limited sense. To claim that truth exists or can be seen is a preposterous attempt by the ego to control and dominate it. Truth is the witness that sees everything; it is not an object to be seen by a participant. He advises the questioner to examine the assumptions underlying their questions, asserting that questions based on shaky assumptions are worthless. Instead of worrying about the future or the intensity of one's spiritual pursuit, one must look honestly at the facts of their current life—how they speak, walk, decide, and relate to others. He emphasizes that if one does not know where they are standing or who they are, questions about a destination are irrelevant. One must tackle the current moment with sincerity and honesty. When a person is truly honest, spirituality itself takes charge of the movement, and the individual is no longer burdened with making decisions. Acharya Prashant further explains that truth is not something to be manipulated or defined according to personal convenience. He suggests that instead of trying to understand the unfathomable with a limited brain, one should simply surrender and bow down. He uses the metaphor of a salt lump that can only 'know' the ocean by dissolving into it. Similarly, one realizes the truth by losing their form, personality, and assumptions. He concludes by highlighting the importance of scriptures and the Sanskrit language, noting that Sanskrit was specifically created for spiritual and artistic expression. He encourages the questioner to value their linguistic heritage and to use it as a means to connect with spiritual wisdom.
