Acharya Prashant begins by explaining the sutra, "Vismayo Yoga Bhumikah," which translates to "Wonder is the foundation of Yoga." He defines 'Vismay' as wonder, curiosity, or astonishment, stating that it is the beginning that culminates in Yoga. Yoga, in turn, is described as that which everyone needs and demands, even if under a different name. It is the fulfillment of one's deepest desires, the attainment of what one has constantly yearned for, leading to a state where the mind is no longer incomplete or yearning. The speaker elaborates that the rishi's statement implies that the very start of the path of Yoga is wonder. For someone who is not astonished by the state of affairs, who does not question what is happening, there is no possibility of Yoga. Most people, he explains, view life through the lens of habit. They have become so accustomed to their circumstances that nothing startles them. They accept everything, even horrifying situations, as normal, saying, "This is life." Within them, no protest, question, or even curiosity arises; they simply keep accepting. This acceptance is not a conscious choice but a result of suppressing the free consciousness that could resist or question. For such people, who are content with their understanding and feel they are already sorted, there is no place for Yoga. They believe they already possess what is needed and know what is to be known. In contrast, Yoga is for those who are tormented by their questions and gnawed by curiosity. It is for those who, after stumbling, stop and wonder what is happening, refusing to accept suffering as their fate. When one has such burning questions, the scriptures and the Guru can provide direction to this inner flame. This flame, which is one's own, is what melts one's own bondages. The process involves burning in one's own fire to dissolve the chains. The speaker distinguishes this state from that of someone who contemplates suicide. Such a person, he argues, is not truly hopeless, as they still hold the hope that death will bring relief. They have not become disillusioned with all their resolutions. Complete hopelessness is to be disillusioned even with the idea that death can be a solution. The one who commits suicide is still a doer, believing they have found a solution to their problem. The one truly ready for Yoga, however, realizes their own powerlessness, saying, "When I couldn't live by my own doing, how can I die by my own doing?" This person then surrenders. Yoga is for those who are tormented by their restlessness and are ready to revolt against their suffering.