Acharya Prashant explains that hesitation and shyness are not part of one's natural state but are artificial constructs of the mind designed to protect the ego. He asserts that a person is an extension of their core, which is the heart or the soul, and this core is inherently free from hesitation, shame, or guilt. Hesitation arises from the fear of losing one's self-image or reputation, especially when facing the unknown. We feel comfortable in familiar circles because our self-image is not threatened there, but we fear strangers because they might challenge the theories we have built about ourselves. This fear is compared to a scientist who avoids experiments to prevent his theories from being proven wrong. He further observes that in nature, nothing hesitates or feels shy because animals and elements of nature have nothing to prove; they do not seek validation or superiority. Humans, however, depend on external approval for happiness, which leads to the burden of maintaining 'honor' and 'respectability.' Acharya Prashant suggests that the concepts of shame and honor are hollow and interconnected. To be truly spiritual, one must become 'shameless' and 'honorless' in the sense of being free from the need for social validation. He encourages observing one's hesitation with the eyes of a lover rather than a policeman, noting that simply acknowledging the presence of hesitation without trying to forcefully change it allows one to move beyond it.