Acharya Prashant explains that luck represents the randomness of life, encompassing events that occur without an individual's choice or will, such as the circumstances of one's birth or external disturbances. He categorizes people into two types: those who are dependent on luck and allow external situations to dictate their internal state, and those who are masters of their own minds. He emphasizes that while luck can influence external factors, it cannot control the mind of someone who exercises free will. True freedom is achieved when one becomes independent of external circumstances and refuses to be a slave to luck. Regarding hard work, he argues that it should not be a forced or painful endeavor, which he describes as mental torture or donkey work. Instead, when an individual is deeply engaged and enjoys a task, hard work happens naturally and effortlessly. He notes that in a state of total involvement and attention, one can work for hours without feeling tired or noticing the passage of time. He encourages focusing on enjoyment in action, which allows hard work to manifest on its own.
