Acharya Prashant analyzes a quote from Swami Vivekananda which states, "First of all, our young men must be strong. Religion will come afterwards... You will be nearer to heaven through football than through the study of the Gita... You will understand Gita better with your biceps, your muscles, a little stronger." Acharya Prashant questions if Swami Vivekananda, upon meeting his guru Ramakrishna Paramahansa, offered him a football. He clarifies that football cannot bring about the spiritual spark or raise the inner fire. Once that fire is there, and a person's consciousness desires liberation, freedom, knowledge, and understanding, they will then assess what they need to reach their destination. He explains that just as a car needs fuel to reach a city, resources are needed for the spiritual journey. However, fuel is an ancillary requirement; it will not automatically make the car reach the destination. An abundance of fuel could also mean the car roams aimlessly, wasting itself away. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the context and the recipient of Swami Vivekananda's words. He believes Vivekananda was addressing well-meaning, sincere youngsters who were already on a mission but were failing because they were physically weak. He was not speaking to people who were already lost. Swami Vivekananda was not a "soccer evangelist"; his mission was not to promote football. The quote, "Keep Gita away. Play football!" is often touted out of context. Strength is a resource, but one must first have the wisdom to use it. Before gaining health, one must gain the wisdom to use health; otherwise, one will be a "very, very healthy moron and a rascal to boot." Acharya Prashant posits that Swami Vivekananda was speaking to someone who was potentially another Vivekananda but was held back by poor physical health. He had dedication, austerity, simplicity, and devotion, but was pegged back by his physical condition. When one proceeds on a great mission, one requires and deserves befitting resources. The special attire of Swami Vivekananda, for instance, was given to him because he was on a major mission to represent India and Hinduism at the World Conference of Religions in 1893. Health is like those exquisite clothes; it befits you only when you are on a large mission. Those on the way to Truth have an obligation to maintain good physical health, not for themselves, but for what they desire and represent. For those not on the path to Truth, good physical health is just a burden, a misguided weapon with no direction or purpose.