Acharya Prashant addresses the question of why Indians appear more emotional in relationships compared to the more practical approach in the West. He explains that fundamental emotions like fear, greed, and attachment are universal and biological, common to all humans and even animals. The real difference between cultures lies not in the emotions themselves, but in the 'wisdom quotient'—the ability to understand what emotions truly are. He suggests that the West, with its scientific outlook, understands that emotions are chemical and material, and thus doesn't give them undue importance. They recognize that the body and thoughts are material and subject to change. In contrast, he argues that in India, emotion (bhāv) has been elevated to a supreme status, even in spirituality, leading to a 'path of emotion' (bhāv mārg). This has resulted in prioritizing feelings and the body above all else. Concepts like 'don't hurt my feelings' and making the husband a god (pati parmeshwar) stem from this over-importance given to emotion and physical relationships. He laments that this has led to the belief that a physical relationship should last for seven lifetimes, which is a misunderstanding of the transient nature of the body. Acharya Prashant clarifies that the current 'Indian culture' that people defend is not the original, authentic Indian culture. He describes the current culture as a stifled mix of Arab, Afghan, and Victorian English influences, which brought concepts like excessive modesty (lāj, hayā) and covering the body (ghoonghat), which were not native to India. He points to the story of Satyakama Jabala from the Upanishads as an example of the openness of ancient Indian society. The original Indian culture, rooted in the Vedas and Vedanta, was based on knowledge (jñāna), inquiry, and the understanding that one is not the body (nāhaṃ dehāsmi). He explains that the human journey involves progressing through three levels: from 'vritti' (instinct/emotion) to 'vichār' (thought), and finally to 'satya' (Truth). While the West has progressed to the level of thought, India has become stuck at the level of feeling, which is an animalistic state. He advises learning to 'move on' and 'let go,' recognizing that the body and relationships are not the ultimate goal. The true purpose of life is the pursuit of truth, honesty, and continuous progress, which requires rising above the base level of emotions.