Acharya Prashant addresses the societal taboo surrounding solitude and living according to one's own understanding. He explains that when an individual becomes conscious enough to live by their own wisdom, society often becomes hostile. This enmity arises because a fearful person finds security only in a crowd. The sight of a solitary, fearless, and joyful individual terrifies the crowd because that person's existence proves that the crowd's way of life is false and unnecessary. Historically, society has persecuted those who lived authentically because their presence acts like a ray of light that exposes the darkness of the collective illusion. He further elaborates that organized religions and social groups obsess over increasing their numbers because they are fundamentally insecure. A person who lacks self-knowledge uses the crowd as a shield, arguing that one must follow the path everyone else is taking. Acharya Prashant asserts that heinous crimes are committed by crowds, not by individuals acting from their true self. He defines being 'healthy' as being situated in one's own self; conversely, being 'ill' means being a slave to the crowd and losing one's individuality. He notes that people often use the word 'we' instead of 'I' to seek the safety of a collective identity. Finally, he advises that one must be prepared to pay the price for individuality. If the crowd opposes you, it is often a sign that you are on the right path, as the collective is frequently driven by ignorance. However, he cautions against becoming violent or hateful toward the crowd. Instead, one should view them with compassion, as every person in a crowd is internally suffering and desires freedom. One should protect their own path while remaining ready to help others escape the crowd's influence when possible.