A questioner, who holds a government bank job, expresses a strong inner calling to leave his profession and dedicate his life to serving others, irrespective of monetary gain. He states he has already decided to resign. Acharya Prashant affirms this decision but immediately adds several words of caution. He advises the young man to live in reality concerning himself, not in imagination, and to be practical while moving forward. Acharya Prashant explains that if one is truly serious about a higher goal, one must continuously test their capability (samarthya), as a higher goal also demands higher capability. He uses the analogy of wanting to fly to the sky without checking the strength of one's wings, noting that a person who does this does not have a special love for the sky. True love for a goal is very serious and practical; it cannot tolerate not achieving what it desires and will make every effort and all necessary arrangements to reach it. Acharya Prashant further elaborates on the distinct roles of the heart and the intellect. He advises setting the goal from the heart, which is its fundamental and central task, and the mind should not interfere. However, once the destination is set, one must use their intellect (buddhi) and mind to determine the path and resources. This involves a practical assessment of one's energy, time, money, and the clarity of the plan. Since life and resources are limited and the goal is great, they must be used intelligently, not just with momentary passion. When asked about letting go, Acharya Prashant clarifies that nothing can be truly let go of until something much bigger starts to pull you. Forced renunciation (tyaag) is not possible. He explains that if attainment is not happening, renunciation is very difficult. Instead, one should focus on attaining the higher goal, and renunciation of the lower will become easy, with both processes then proceeding together. The enthusiasm (josh) required for such a journey should not be a fleeting, fiery passion like a storm, but a calm, enduring, and almost invisible force that smolders within for a lifetime, much like the constant, unseen beating of the heart.
