Acharya Prashant explains that facts and data are never the problem, but the intention behind them can be. In a welfare state, where education and income are tied to caste, a caste census is necessary to create effective policies and evaluate the efficacy of reservation. He notes that without data, national policies are like shooting arrows in the dark. He emphasizes that reservation benefits must reach those who truly need them rather than being limited to a small creamy layer. Regarding the demand for shares proportional to population, he argues that one should first focus on contributing to production and development. He encourages those who claim merit to become job creators for the nation instead of merely seeking government jobs. He points out that historical caste discrimination led to India's economic and scientific decline because people focused on petty matters like lineage instead of greatness. Acharya Prashant asserts that merit is subjective and should be measured against the obstacles a person faces. He believes that supporting the disadvantaged is a matter of personal dignity and self-respect for those who have historically benefited from privilege. He concludes that spirituality and Vedanta provide the ultimate solution by teaching that caste is a mental fiction. Since the soul is unborn and the body is biologically universal, caste has no real existence, and overcoming this delusion is essential for a progressive society.
