Acharya Prashant explains that religion is an essential enabler for human civilization, acting as a bridge between the animalistic nature of man and the ultimate truth. He argues that while religion is ephemeral and has limitations, its benefits are immense because it provides the moral and spiritual framework that allows for discipline, respect, and the pursuit of understanding. Without the influence of religion, he asserts that human beings would remain beasts driven solely by basic instincts or become android-like entities driven by cold intellect. He emphasizes that human qualities like compassion, love, and saintly behavior are not inherent in the human body or brain but are the results of religious influence on culture. He further clarifies that religion is often 'in the air' and embedded in the soil of a culture, influencing people even if they have not formally studied scriptures. For instance, practices like fasting teach individuals that there is something higher than physical needs. Acharya Prashant warns that modern society is conspiring to remove religion from the environment, which will lead to a decline in human values and a return to beastly behavior. He points out that the relative peace of the world, despite human tendencies toward conflict, is a testament to the restraining influence of religion. He concludes by urging respect for great spiritual figures like Guru Nanak Dev and Swami Vivekananda, noting that their heights of consciousness are rare and that humanity owes its civilized existence to such religious foundations.