Acharya Prashant explains that the snake is a very weak and insecure creature, lacking hands, feet, and even ears. Nature has given it venom for its defense because it has nothing else. He contrasts this with other animals like lions and elephants, which have strength, or birds, which have wings to escape. Without its venom, a snake would not survive and would become extinct. Nature gave the snake venom to ensure its survival. He then addresses the human fear of snakes, stating that this fear is symbolic. To understand its root, one must consult psychologists like Freud and Jung. The fear is not of the snake itself; the snake is merely a symbol for a deeper, real fear. Acharya Prashant distinguishes between two types of fear: physical and psychological. Physical fear is a natural mechanism for self-preservation, an acknowledgment of dangers to the body. This fear is not without reason and has helped the human species survive. It is found in both humans and animals. The second type is psychological fear, which is not given by nature and does not protect the body. It arises from holding onto certain thoughts, beliefs, or desires. This fear is about the subtle 'I' or ego getting hurt, not the physical body. It arises when the ego has held onto something improper or a false belief. For modern humans, most fears are psychological. Acharya Prashant refers to Freud's interpretation of snakes in dreams as phallic symbols related to sexual energy, and Jung's theory of archetypes, suggesting that the things we fear represent something in our inner world. The fear of snakes is a symbol of our anxieties, which are linked to our desires. The more one desires something, the more anxious one becomes. A mind that does not give importance to desires will not have any kind of fear. Therefore, the problem is not with the snake, but with something else that needs to be identified and understood.