Acharya Prashant explains that the phrase "at the mercy of circumstances" originates from a chaotic and fragmented mind that perceives the world as a hostile and dangerous place. He clarifies that such a thought only occurs to a mind that is defeated, afraid, and seeking self-security through worldly arrangements. In contrast, a unified and integrated mind, which he describes as a superconductor, does not even entertain such thoughts. The difference between these two states is the difference between the minds to which these phrases apply. He emphasizes that spirituality is not about having special or new thoughts, but rather the absence of the automatic, diseased, and useless thoughts that typically occupy a person. Being a superconductor means existing without resistance, which is synonymous with having no problems. Acharya Prashant asserts that every thought is essentially concerned with a problem; therefore, when there is no resistance, there is nothing to think about. He defines relaxation not as a positive quality or a special action, but as the simple absence of useless pondering and the freedom from the constant mental activity that others are engaged in. Ultimately, spirituality leads to a state of innocence and relaxation where one is free from the automatic patterns of fear and planning, resulting in a mind that is no longer occupied by the struggle for security.
