Acharya Prashant explains that spiritual teachers and saints have historically required royal patronage to reach the masses, as the general population is not naturally inclined toward wisdom. He observes that education policymakers over the last seventy years have prioritized vocational training and knowledge over spirituality. In a democratic system, leaders are chosen by the masses who prioritize material concerns like jobs, religion, and caste rather than the spiritual depth of a leader. Consequently, leaders can easily ignore scriptures and the teachings of saints because they do not influence the majority's vote.