Acharya Prashant addresses a question from a student who, after moving from a small village to a prestigious college in Delhi, feels an intense inferiority complex. The student observes that the college culture values only rich boys and beautiful girls, and since he is neither, his studies are suffering, and he is contemplating dropping out. Acharya Prashant explains that historically, India was never so foolish as to be swayed by superficialities. He refers to the concepts of 'Kanchan' (wealth) and 'Kamini' (woman/lust), stating that ancient India understood their transient nature. Even an ordinary farmer knew not to die for these things, recognizing their powerful but temporary attraction. Physical beauty and adornment were never considered of great importance; instead, simplicity and naturalness were valued. Similarly, despite being economically prosperous, the display of wealth was not encouraged, as it was understood that all wealth eventually turns to dust. The focus was on inner qualities, knowledge, and depth. This value system changed over a long period. Centuries of military defeats, culminating in the complete loss of self-confidence at the hands of the British, led to a deep-seated self-doubt. Indians began to believe that their conquerors were superior not just in military might but in their entire culture. This gave rise to a profound inferiority complex, where everything Indian—culture, language, religion—was seen as backward and a cause for their defeat. The modern education system further alienated Indians from their roots, promoting the idea that superiority and beauty lie outside India, primarily in the West. Today, this inferiority complex manifests as a rejection of Indianness. The youth believe that being "smart" and "cool" means being "un-Indian." They adopt foreign names, languages, and appearances, like whitening their skin, to emulate their former colonizers. Speaking English is not just about communication but a tool to escape this inferiority, which ironically only highlights it. The speaker clarifies he is not against any language, but against the slavery of the mind that it represents for Indians. He advises the student to stop being impressed by these superficial displays of wealth, beauty, and Englishness. He urges him to have the courage to not be swayed, which would be a favor to both himself and those who try to impress with superficialities. The real search of life, as India has always known, is to go deeper than the surface, towards the soul and the truth.