Acharya Prashant uses an analogy to explain the importance of seeking knowledge from the correct source. He asks the listener to imagine their son is in class 10th and flunks his science exam, scoring only 15 out of 100. When questioned, the son insists he studied science diligently. However, upon inspection, his science books appear brand new and untouched. The son then reveals he has been learning science from a priest at the local temple, who he claims knows all the sciences in the world, including the works of Newton, Pascal, and Kepler, and teaches them through sacrifices. Acharya Prashant highlights the absurdity of this, questioning whether one should refer to priests and scriptures for scientific matters or to scientists. He points out that if the matter at hand is scientific and relates to the material world, one must refer to scientists. He extends this point to a historical context, noting that 50 or 100 years ago, people would go to the local priest when they fell ill. The priest would perform miracles, such as beating someone with a stick to cure them, which often meant they were cured of their worldly existence. At that time, this was considered medicine, but today it would be seen as foolish, illiterate, and superstitious. He argues that for almost a thousand years, India remained a land with zero scientific growth because everyone was religious, but this religion became rotten, distorted, and an anti-life force. This stagnation was not limited to science but affected all fields of human endeavor, including art, music, and sports, leading to mediocrity. Acharya Prashant clarifies that he is not saying religion is the only culprit, as there are diverse factors. However, he asserts that religion is the one force that could overcome all debilitating forces and rejuvenate the nation. A true religion would lead to a great polity, great science, great poetry, and great architecture—fundamentally, a great human being. But when this force is compromised, it hinders progress. He concludes that science is for the lovers of truth, for those who do not merely believe but find out, experiment, and are prepared to see their notions dismantled. For the weak, beliefs are enough, and they get hurt when their beliefs are challenged.