Acharya Prashant addresses a question about the prevalence of social status inquiries even in spiritual gatherings and the societal view of spirituality as a secondary pursuit. He explains that this behavior reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of religion. People define a 'big temple' not by its spiritual depth but by its physical size, the crowd it attracts, the donations it receives, and even the number of beggars outside. This indicates that even in religious contexts, people are impressed by the same worldly metrics of size, money, and popularity, which shows their religiosity is superficial. He elaborates that true religion (Dharma) and conventional social norms (Samajikta) are inherently contradictory and cannot coexist. A genuinely religious or spiritual person cannot be a 'big social person.' Society, he explains, is a web of self-interests built on two primary currencies: money and prestige. Money caters to the gross body, while prestige caters to the subtle body (the mind or ego). To live freely, one must not seek either money or prestige from others. This is why the ancient Rishis (sages) retreated to the jungles—not just for peace, but for their safety from a society that could not tolerate their way of life. Acharya Prashant asserts that a spiritual person is life-giving to individuals but is not 'useful' to society as a collective entity. In fact, society often opposes and may even crucify such individuals. The people who are truly remembered throughout history are those who cared for Truth above societal approval. He advises cultivating a 'healthy contempt' for the world and its superficial values. One should be humble before Truth but defiant before Maya (the world of illusion). He encourages learning to be impolite, especially for those conditioned to be overly cultured, like women, so they can speak up against injustice. The principle is to be gentle with the weak and firm with the oppressor. Ultimately, the spiritual path is a rebellion against the past and internal conditioning.