Acharya Prashant distinguishes between two types of religion: one that liberates individuals from inner tendencies, weaknesses, and darkness, and another that acts as a toy for the immature. He refers to real religiosity as spirituality, while the common, organized form of religion often serves as a continuation of human immaturity and adds further bondage to those already in chains. He emphasizes that the presence of hollow superstitions, ceremonies, and rituals should not lead one to believe that these distortions represent the entirety of religion, as they are mostly acts of ignorance. True religion is described as a liberating force rather than an unnecessary burden imposed by history, tradition, or priests. Acharya Prashant asserts that pure religion is not an additional problem but a solution to the core problems of human existence. He argues that while the world mostly sees the display of organized religion, there is a profound need for real religion that provides the deep benefits and freedom that individuals truly require.
