Acharya Prashant explains that the primary objective of all spirituality is the annihilation of the ego, as it is the ego that suffers. He addresses the confusion regarding differences of opinion among sages by pointing out that these contradictions are projections of the seeker's own ignorance. Most people do not authentically know who a great saint or sage is; instead, they rely on social opinions, indoctrination, and second-hand knowledge. This lack of original understanding leads to the creation of false images of spiritual figures, which the ego then worships to suit its own purposes. He emphasizes that true understanding requires either deep meditativeness or a diligent study of original scriptures rather than relying on popular stories or parables. Acharya Prashant critiques the tendency to group all teachers together as 'one' without understanding their specific messages, noting that many popular brands of spirituality can be misleading. He asserts that a master should be identified not by reputation, appearance, or perceived innocence, but by their actual ability to treat the seeker's spiritual disease. Just as a doctor is valued for their ability to cure, a spiritual master is relevant only if they can effectively disrupt the seeker's patterns of suffering and ignorance.