Acharya Prashant explains that true aloneness is not about being free from others, as the tendency to seek companionship will simply lead one from one person to another. The real issue is the fundamental tendency to cling to the world, which he identifies as "oneself" or the ego. This "oneself" is the little, fake, or false self, characterized by its constant need to be with a multitude of external things and people. The external world, with its many "promise-mongers" offering companionship, knowledge, or pleasure, exists for us only because of the inner self's feeling of unfulfillment. This inner self, or ego, is the primary culprit, not the external world. It is the "worst company" one can have, as it is this inner entity that invites all bad influences into one's life. Therefore, trying to drop others is futile; the focus must be on the one sitting within that masquerades as "I." To be truly alone is to disassociate from this inner, foolish ego. It means being with the "right partner" within. If one cannot find this inner partner, it is better to be patiently with no one than to be with the wrong company. In this state of being with "no one," one discovers a beautiful silence and spaciousness, which is the best company. This inner state of aloneness allows for healthy, celebratory relationships with the external world, free from dependence and the need for fulfillment. The outer world follows the inner. Addressing a related query, Acharya Prashant states that perfect love drives out fear because anything perfect leaves no room for anything else. Perfect love is the total commitment of all one's energy and attention to the highest possible attainment, such as liberation. When one is completely occupied with this ultimate purpose, there is no time, space, or energy left for fear. In a state of perfect love, the mind is fully engaged, leaving no space for fear to arise.