Acharya Prashant explains that Rumi's metaphor of birds falling and being given wings represents a state of total surrender and trust in existence. He clarifies that unlike humans, existential beings like animals and rivers live without the burden of self-responsibility or the fear of a hostile world. Humans, however, view existence as an alien and inimical place, leading to a constant tension and a refusal to let themselves fall freely into the flow of life. This lack of trust stems from both biological instincts and deep-seated social conditioning that teaches individuals to feel responsible for their own welfare and the welfare of others, which the ego mistakenly labels as love.