Acharya Prashant responds to a question about the aggressive behavior of cricketers and its influence on fans. He begins by stating that he has moved on from such trivial matters to more significant life issues like philosophy, scriptures such as the Gita and Upanishads, and pressing social concerns. He asserts that the individuals being discussed, like cricketers, are ordinary people who are not worthy of the immense attention they receive, and urges the focus to be on the real issues facing the nation and the planet. He questions the one-sided devotion of fans, asking how much these celebrities truly care about the common person's life or struggles. He laments the state of India, where people can name 150 IPL players but not great Indian scientists or freedom fighters, calling this a national misfortune. He criticizes the culture of making anyone a celebrity without reason, pointing out that these individuals are not worthy of being role models. He states that these celebrities have a significant role in increasing climate change and promoting superstition, and many of them don't even live in India, viewing it as a polluted country. Acharya Prashant explains that these celebrities are merely 'ad carriers' who earn thousands of crores by exploiting the public, who in turn buy the advertised products. He emphasizes that the common person's time, money, and attention are consumed by such entertainment, leaving no space for life's real issues. He highlights the irony of cities like Bangalore and Chennai facing severe water crises while hosting grand matches, and questions if these players ever speak on such important topics. He also calls cricket the 'laziest game in the world' with negligible health benefits, which has overshadowed more athletic sports. He concludes that this celebrity culture is an intoxication that distracts people from real problems. He calls on people to awaken to the fact that they are being exploited by these celebrities who have secured their own futures by taking the public's money and time. He warns that while these celebrities and their next seven generations will live comfortably, it is the common person and their children who will suffer the consequences.
