Acharya Prashant addresses the distinction between the psychological self and the true self, explaining that the psychological self is a mental construct. He clarifies that the true self, or Atma, is beyond thought and cannot be described or known through the senses. He emphasizes that while we can recognize the limits of the mind, we cannot define what lies beyond those limits. The speaker argues that the existence of something beyond the mind is proven by experiences that are not sensory or emotional, such as silence and true love. He explains that silence cannot be touched or perceived by the senses, and true love is not a mere emotion or chemical reaction but something that transcends logic and planning. Acharya Prashant further explains that if one's curiosity and restlessness cannot be satisfied by information or sensory knowledge, it indicates a longing for something beyond the psychological realm. He suggests that in the age of information, if peace could be found in data or books, everyone would be at peace. He encourages the questioner to continue their search within the world and the mind if they are not yet convinced of the mind's limitations. He asserts that through intense searching, one eventually realizes that what they seek is not a material object or a piece of knowledge. He advises against blind belief, suggesting that one should maintain a rebellious spirit and discover the truth through their own experience of the mind's eventual failure to provide ultimate peace.
