Acharya Prashant explains that external pressure or coercion is only possible when an individual harbors greed or a desire for profit. He asserts that no one can force a person to do anything unless the internal decision-maker chooses to endure pressure for some perceived gain. This tendency arises from the ego, which always perceives a sense of lack or incompleteness. When someone promises to fulfill this lack, they gain control over the individual. Therefore, slavery is always a choice, often disguised as a means to future freedom. He emphasizes that any suffering in life is a result of one's own choices, while moments of peace occur despite one's ego-driven actions. To find liberation from suffering and the cycle of karma, Acharya Prashant suggests that one must cease identifying as the 'doer.' He explains that the one who suffers is the same as the one who performed the action; by detaching from that identity, one can be free from the consequences of past deeds. He uses the analogy of slipping in a bathroom to describe life's major events, suggesting they often happen by chance rather than conscious choice. By acknowledging that actions often 'just happen' rather than being 'done' by a central self, one can drop the burden of identity and the resulting litigation of life. Finally, he advises that to be free from bondage, one must investigate their own greed and expectations rather than seeking external tools or strength. He clarifies that the process of liberation involves letting go of everything that can be dropped. Just as a broom removes only the dust and not the floor or walls, discarding what is superficial will leave behind only what is essential and true. He concludes by stressing the necessity of daily internal cleansing, noting that even without active participation, the 'dust' of the world accumulates on the mind, requiring constant vigilance and cleaning to avoid the punishment of impurity.
