Acharya Prashant explains that when the intention is to escape from loneliness rather than to go to its root and come face-to-face with it, then any action one takes is not honest. He states that honesty does not lie in turning one's face away from the facts of one's life. If the fact of one's life is loneliness, then one has to figure out what loneliness is, look it squarely in the eyes, and strike up a conversation with it. Instead of doing that, if one finds an alternative, even a so-called holy alternative, that alternative would remain a valueless one. Real holiness, he asserts, lies only in basic honesty. If one approaches holy books from a center of dishonesty, then the approach to the books does not remain holy. He asks, "How will it benefit you if you touch a holy book in an unholy way?" Citing Shakespeare, he says, "The devil can cite scripture for his purpose," explaining that the purpose for which the devil would touch the scripture would not be pious. The scripture remains holy, but the approach is unholy. He cautions against the lazy tendency to categorize activities as holy or unholy per se, such as reading, charity, or meditation. It is not the action or the object that is holy or unholy, but the way it is used and the purpose for which it is utilized. It all depends on the actor behind the action. He elaborates that man is capable of using even God for his nefarious intentions. Therefore, one should not be concerned only with the actions but should probe deep into them to discover the actor. It is the actor who suffers, and therefore, the discovery of the actor is what leads to liberation from suffering. Addressing the cycle of feeling lonely and seeking escapes, he advises to "learn to lose." He encourages one to enter the battles they are avoiding, even if it means getting badly beaten. He suggests picking the right battle, the right project, and the right challenge. A defeat in such a battle will be far more beneficial than the gains from a seemingly secure and ordered life. He concludes by urging one to set high standards wisely, with love and understanding, and then do what it takes to meet them.