Acharya Prashant explains that compassion and pure love are not natural or biological traits but are spiritual in nature. He contrasts natural relationships, which are based on fear, greed, and ignorance—traits commonly observed in the animal kingdom—with spiritual relationships that aim for liberation. He clarifies that while nature drives individuals toward consumption and attachment, compassion is a conscious rebellion against these natural tendencies. Using the Bhagavad Gita as an example, he describes Shri Krishna's guidance to Arjun as an act of supreme compassion, where Shri Krishna acts as a charioteer despite having no personal stake in the war. Acharya Prashant further explains that spiritual love is a form of defiance against the ordinary, animalistic way of living. Addressing the conflict between personal spiritual goals and helping others, he emphasizes that the intention behind an action is what matters. If one chooses to help someone in need, even if it interrupts a religious or spiritual routine, it is not necessarily wrong as long as it is a conscious, aware choice rather than a result of weakness or compulsion. He illustrates this with stories of saints who prioritized immediate acts of kindness over formal rituals or vows, highlighting that true compassion transcends rigid rules when it arises from a state of consciousness.
