Acharya Prashant explains that there is no actual divide between the religious and the secular, as true religion aims to eliminate all divisions. He argues that secularism is often self-defeating because the qualities it seeks to achieve—such as an unbiased mind, justice, and equanimity—are exactly what true religion delivers. While secularism attempts to ensure that individuals are not blinded by creed or prejudice, it is only through religion that one truly learns detachment, respect for divergent opinions, and non-violence. Therefore, a truly religious person is naturally secular in real terms, and secularism becomes a small and shallow concept in comparison to deep religiosity. He further clarifies that secularism is a short-term treatment relevant only in poor-quality environments filled with bigots who refuse to listen to one another. In such cases, secularism acts as a compromise to keep religion private and maintain order on the streets. However, in a truly religious environment, secularism has no place because the spiritual state is far superior. While secularism merely asks for the tolerance of differences, true religion celebrates them. Acharya Prashant concludes that while moving from communalism to secularism is an improvement, the ultimate goal should be to transcend secularism and enter the far more joyful realm of true religion.