Acharya Prashant addresses a question about the fear and hesitation in asking questions. He begins by pointing out the irony that the person who claims to be hesitant was the first one to stand up and ask a question, suggesting that the problem is not as real as it seems and that the 'disease' is already gone. He explains that hesitation arises from the thought of what others will think, which is a fear of society. This fear, he clarifies, only takes hold when we are dependent on others for something. If we have no dealings with a person, we are not concerned with their opinion. The speaker elaborates that this dependency is the root of fear. When we want something from others, such as their acceptance or recognition, we essentially make them our 'masters.' Consequently, we become afraid of displeasing them. This dependency is not a reality but a self-created notion. It is a habit that is often carried over from childhood, a time when a child is genuinely dependent on others for survival and approval. As an adult, this dependency is no longer a fact, but the old habit persists. Acharya Prashant uses the analogy of a disease becoming a habit. He says that when an illness is very old, even after one is cured, the mind takes time to accept its health because it has become accustomed to the illness. Similarly, the mind can get addicted to the habit of fear and hesitation. He concludes by reassuring the questioner that he is already healthy and free from this hesitation. The issue is simply a matter of clinging to an old, false self-image, and there is no real obstacle preventing him from being fearless.