Acharya Prashant addresses a question about the necessity of studying, especially when it feels like a burden. He begins by explaining that fundamentally, we are two entities: the body and consciousness. The body has its needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter. To fulfill these needs, one must interact with the world, which operates on a system of exchange or barter. For instance, to get a sweater, one needs something to give in return. In the modern world, this exchange happens through the market, where one needs skills or knowledge to earn money, which is then used to buy necessities. He then introduces the concepts of 'Vidya' (spiritual knowledge) and 'Avidya' (worldly or formal knowledge) from the Upanishads. The Upanishads state that both are essential. Those who only have spiritual knowledge (Vidya) but lack worldly knowledge (Avidya) will fall into a deep pit, but those who lack spiritual knowledge will fall into an even deeper and darker pit. This is because without worldly knowledge, one cannot fulfill the body's basic needs and will be dependent on others, which is a form of slavery. This economic dependence prevents one from being internally free and pursuing spirituality. Therefore, worldly knowledge or formal education is necessary to become self-reliant and take care of one's basic physical and social needs. This allows one the freedom to pursue the higher purpose of life, which is spirituality. The speaker advises the questioner to study enough to stand on her own feet and be economically independent. He cautions against accumulating degrees merely for status or getting lost in the pursuit of money, as that is a waste of life. The purpose of formal education is to earn a livelihood so that one is free to pursue spirituality. He concludes by saying that one must study enough to earn a living, but only as much as is necessary for livelihood, and not get entangled in the endless pursuit of worldly knowledge for its own sake.