Acharya Prashant explains that the ability to make correct choices is directly linked to one's past actions; every wrong choice weakens the power to choose correctly in the future, while every right choice strengthens it. He emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's decisions. He distinguishes between the phrases 'could not do it' and 'did not do it,' noting that the former is often an excuse used by the ego to hide behind perceived helplessness, whereas the latter acknowledges a conscious choice. Spirituality, he asserts, cannot begin until an individual stops claiming to be a victim of circumstances and starts admitting that their suffering is a result of their own choices. He challenges the notion of 'unavoidable reasons,' suggesting that if the desire for liberation is truly intense, no obstacle can be deemed insurmountable. One must either overcome the obstacle or perish trying, as both outcomes are better than remaining stagnant in excuses.
