Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of feeling hurt when others do not approve of or follow one's habits. He begins by clarifying that the problem is not the habit itself, but the hurt that arises from others' disapproval. He explains that this feeling of hurt stems from a lack of self-knowledge and certainty about one's own actions. If a person is truly clear about what they are doing and why, the opinions of others will not matter. Using the analogy of a correctly solved math problem, he states that if someone criticizes the right answer, it is the critic who loses esteem, not the person who is certain of their solution. The feeling of hurt is a clear indicator that one is not truly sure of oneself and is seeking external validation. The speaker further elaborates that the real problem is ignorance and a lack of self-knowledge. He advises the questioner to investigate why she does what she does. When one is not sure of oneself, they develop a misplaced self-confidence that leads to irritation with others. This irritation can manifest as a feeling of superiority. He uses another analogy of a long journey, explaining that if the target is infinite, comparing one's small progress with someone else's even smaller progress is meaningless. Instead of comparing with others, one should compare themselves to the infinite target, which would foster humility. The speaker concludes that the path is to know oneself, to understand the inner mechanics of one's mind, and to discover the fundamental truths of life. This self-realization leads to clarity, and with clarity, the need for external approval and the subsequent hurt will dissolve. The relationship with those who are 'behind' should then be one of compassion, not superiority.