Acharya Prashant critiques the current state of religiosity among the youth, particularly in North India, arguing that what is being perceived as a religious awakening is actually a manifestation of unemployment. He explains that for many young people, engaging in religious activities, internet trolling, and street demonstrations serves as an alternative form of employment and a way to gain social respect without having a job. He asserts that true religion is a high and sacred state that would manifest as self-knowledge, the study of scriptures like the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita, and the eradication of social evils like the caste system and gender discrimination. Instead, he observes that superstitions and regressive traditions are increasing under the guise of religion. He further emphasizes that authentic religion is synonymous with self-knowledge and is essential for the survival of the world. He links the lack of self-knowledge to global crises such as climate change, environmental destruction, and violent conflicts, citing the Israel-Palestine conflict as an example of the consequences of distorted religious identities. Acharya Prashant warns that without self-knowledge, the growing global population will only seek endless consumption, which the Earth cannot sustain. He concludes that religion should lead to love, compassion, and liberation, but when corrupted, it becomes a tool for destruction and a form of entertainment, distracting humanity from the urgent reality of a world in crisis.