Acharya Prashant discusses the persecution of great individuals by the common man, drawing heavily from Wilhelm Reich's book, "Listen, Little Man!". He begins by recounting the brutal execution of Mansur al-Hallaj, who was stoned, had his eyes gouged out, tongue, hands, and feet cut off before being killed. He narrates a story where Mansur's companion, Shibli, threw a flower at him out of fear, which pained Mansur more than the stones from the ignorant crowd, as it came from someone who understood. This illustrates how the great are hurt more by the actions of those who know better but fail to stand for truth. The speaker then introduces Wilhelm Reich, the author of the book, who himself was persecuted, jailed, and had six tons of his books burned by the government. He quotes Reich, stating that the great man does not seek worldly goals like money, social status, or accolades. Because the great man is different, the 'little man' (referred to as Jhunnulal) labels him a 'genius' or 'queer' to create distance. The great man, however, simply considers himself a living being. The little man calls him 'asocial' for preferring his work and thoughts over empty social gatherings and gossip. Acharya Prashant explains that the little man, or 'homo normalis' as Reich calls him, measures the great man by his own petty standards. When the great man doesn't conform, the little man feels threatened, drives him away, and despises him. This pattern of persecution is evident throughout history, with examples like Guru Tegh Bahadur, Dara Shikoh, and the mystic Sarmad Kashani, who were all killed by rulers like Aurangzeb, representing the 'little man' supported by the masses. The history of humanity, the speaker asserts, is the history of the persecution of greatness. He also mentions that Swami Vivekananda faced immense suffering at the hands of his own countrymen. The little man crucifies and murders the great, making martyrs out of them, and then forgets his deeds. When cornered, the little man hides behind grand ideals like patriotism, religion, and nationalism to justify his actions against those who speak the truth. He is afraid of his own inner depth because it comes with responsibility, which he shuns. He is a slave to himself and makes his own kind his oppressors. The speaker, quoting Reich, says, "I am afraid of you, Little Man, deadly afraid. For on you depends the fate of humanity." The little man is sick and constantly tries to fill his inner emptiness with petty consumption and entertainment, not realizing that these very things reflect his misery. Finally, Acharya Prashant offers a path for the 'little man'. He must learn to look for his real friend—the man of love, work, and knowledge. By doing so, he will understand that a library is more important than a prize fight and that modesty is better than patriotic yelling. The great man does not seek revenge but tries to understand why the little man acts so shabbily. He approaches the little man to prevent him from committing further crimes against himself and his children, who are being molded into the same 'normal' beings.