Acharya Prashant explains that Kabir Saheb did not intend to either criticize or praise the Vedas and Puranas; rather, he spoke the truth as he saw it in each context, without enmity or friendship. While one might perceive criticism of the Vedas in his words, his teachings are fundamentally aligned with the essence of the Upanishads. His wisdom is not academic or bookish but is derived from everyday life, using common symbols like broken pots, water, milk, and thread. By observing ordinary objects with profound attention and awareness, Kabir Saheb saw the transcendent within the mundane. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that this honest and clear vision allows one to see beyond the world by looking deeply into it. Addressing the concept of the divine being close to oneself, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the focus should be on the word 'closer' or 'here and now.' He explains that the ultimate is found in daily activities like eating, sleeping, and waking, rather than in some distant future or imagination. When one stops looking for a specific image and remains fully present in the current moment, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. He warns that while the world promises to lead one to liberation, it often acts like a trap that keeps one entangled. True spiritual understanding involves realizing that there is nowhere else to go and nothing else to attain; the truth is present right here in one's immediate reality.
