Acharya Prashant explains that many people use the concept of 'selfless action' (Nishkam Karma) as a convenient excuse to justify their selfish or corrupt behaviors. By claiming they act for a higher cause, such as family, nation, or Shri Krishna, they avoid the scrutiny of self-knowledge and continue living in unconsciousness. He clarifies that true selflessness is not a claim one makes but a natural outcome of self-knowledge (Sankhya). Without understanding the nature of the ego and its identification with material nature (Prakriti), any claim of being a 'selfless worker' is merely a deceptive mask for the ego's desires.
