Acharya Prashant explains that the root cause of all divisions in the world, such as caste, religion, and nationality, lies within the human mind. He asserts that the world appears divided because the human mind is fragmented and occupied by numerous small, conflicting identities. These internal divisions inevitably manifest as external boundaries. For instance, when a person defines relationships like mother and wife in a way that implies inherent conflict, they are forced to create physical and temporal separations to manage them. Every definition created in the mind establishes a boundary that eventually appears on the ground. He further clarifies that the more diversity and choices a person perceives, the more fragmented their life becomes, as every perceived object is actually a part of the mind. This mental categorization leads to discrimination and suffering. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that all human systems, including discipline and organizational structures, are created by humans for their own well-being and to avoid suffering. However, if these very systems and definitions lead to unhappiness and mental distress, it indicates that they have been poorly designed. He concludes that one must pay attention to how the mind divides itself to reduce the process of fragmentation and the resulting suffering.
