A questioner asks about the popular advice to maintain a balance in life and avoid extremes, sharing his personal experience of how going to an extreme in studies led to a rebellious mind. He also questions the role of entertainment, which often turns into an addiction, and seeks guidance on its proper place in life. Acharya Prashant responds by stating that the question is not about doing things in 'less' or 'more' quantity. The real question is for whom and for what purpose an action is being performed. He dismisses the idea of doing everything in moderation or balance as a flawed yardstick, just as doing everything in excess or doing nothing at all are not valid principles. These general rules are meaningless because they do not take into account who the doer is and why they are acting. He explains that we are an unsatisfied, bound consciousness. Therefore, whatever we do, the purpose must be liberation. Any activity, whether it is seeking knowledge or entertainment, should be judged based on whether it aids in this liberation. For instance, if entertainment helps in the pursuit of liberation, it is good. He gives an example of telling a joke to give the mind an incentive during a serious discussion, which makes entertainment helpful. However, if one just keeps telling jokes, it is a waste of time. The speaker emphasizes the importance of constant self-inquiry, asking oneself, "What am I getting from this? Why am I here? What am I doing?" He highlights the significance of 'lajja' (shame or remorse), which is the feeling of recognizing that one has not lived up to their potential. He criticizes modern ideologies that dismiss shame and guilt, calling such principles strange and toxic. He asserts that shame is a crucial spiritual quality, an acknowledgment of having committed a crime against oneself. He concludes by critiquing the current culture where celebrities have become gurus. In the past, the wise were celebrated, but now, celebrities—actors, cricketers—dispense life advice despite being unqualified. He refers to this as a state where Maya (illusion) has conquered both Lakshmi (wealth) and Saraswati (knowledge). He advises the audience to do themselves a favor and listen only to those who are truly worth listening to—the great sages of the past—and not to entertainers posing as life coaches.