Acharya Prashant begins by stating that while freedom is a cherished concept, discussing it is futile without first understanding the nature of slavery. He challenges the audience to identify what they are enslaved to, asserting that without cognizance of one's bondage, talk of freedom is meaningless. He explains that one who is not even familiar with their own slavery cannot genuinely speak of freedom. He outlines three broad types of slavery. The most overt and manifest form is physical or political subjugation, where an external force, like the British rule over India, captures and controls people. This type of slavery, based on force rather than any moral principle, is less common today as the world now operates on certain rules and principles, at least superficially. The modern formula, he suggests, is not to create slaves but to make customers. The second, more subtle form of slavery is hidden manipulation, where an individual believes they are acting out of free will, but their will is actually controlled by external forces. This is more dangerous due to the illusion of freedom. This occurs when our desires are not our own but are driven by bodily conditioning, hormones, or social programming. The deepest and most fundamental slavery, he explains, is slavery to oneself—to one's own body, emotions, and conditioned tendencies, which are mistaken for the true self. This is the slavery that arises from a lack of self-knowledge (Atma-gyan). A person in this state lives their entire life as a slave without realizing it, even while proclaiming their freedom. He contrasts this with the freedom struggle, where the enemy was external and visible. Today, the enemy is internal and has taken the name of 'I' or the ego, making it much harder to fight. Acharya Prashant criticizes the modern emphasis on symbolism over substance. He uses the example of the national flag, stating that while it is a symbol of freedom, its true meaning is lost if the essence of freedom is not understood. He points out the hypocrisy in the Indian constitution, which mandates compassion for all living beings as a fundamental duty, yet the government promotes the meat industry and subsidizes slaughterhouses. He argues that this is a violation of the constitution itself. He further elaborates on modern slavery through the lens of economic and cultural dynamics, particularly the relationship between the Global North and the Global South. The North, he says, exports a consumerist culture to the South to create markets for its finished goods. This is achieved by destroying the native spirituality of the South, which is rooted in contentment and renunciation—concepts antithetical to consumerism. India, the motherland of spirituality, possessed the highest knowledge of the Self (Atma) but failed to live by it, turning this great boon into a curse. He quotes a CEO who said, 'India is too religious to be spiritual,' highlighting the tendency to cling to the outer shells of religion while forgetting the core truth. In conclusion, Acharya Prashant asserts that the only path to true freedom from all forms of slavery is spirituality, which he defines as self-knowledge. He emphasizes that spirituality is not reserved for ascetics but is essential for anyone who wishes to live a life of genuine freedom, dignity, and pride. The real question to ask is, 'Freedom from what?' and the answer to that can only be found through self-knowledge, as the ultimate enslaver is within oneself.