Acharya Prashant explains that the moment an individual becomes ready to improve themselves, they immediately gain hope that the world can also improve. He suggests that those who claim the world or others cannot change are actually reflecting their own refusal to change. When a person begins to purify themselves, they taste a sense of innocence and purity that they naturally wish to share with everyone. This transformation brings about a deep sense of hope and faith. He addresses the question of why society often opposes saints like Bulleh Shah, explaining that while everyone has the potential for divine knowledge, most people live far removed from their inner consciousness. People become so attached to their own assumptions, conclusions, and worldly desires that they lose touch with simple, direct knowing. He clarifies that it is a misconception to think everyone consciously knows that peace lies in the Divine. In reality, most people seek peace in money, food, entertainment, social status, or relationships. Because people have invested their lives in these worldly 'shops' of peace, they feel threatened when someone like Bulleh Shah declares those shops useless. A saint's existence serves as evidence that the masses are living incorrectly, which triggers fear and ego. This is why even family members, who shared the same upbringing, feel insulted and envious when one of their own attains a higher state of realization. They would rather see the seeker fail or get hurt than admit that their own lifelong pursuits have been a waste of time. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the ego commits two major errors: first, living a wrong life, and second, refusing to admit it was wrong. He notes that it takes great courage to admit that decades of effort might have been misdirected. People often persist in a wrong direction simply because they have already invested so much time in it, like digging for water in a dry spot for sixty years. He urges that making a mistake is human, but stubbornly refusing to acknowledge it is a sin. He concludes by advising that even if one has only two breaths left, it is never too late to change one's path and turn toward the truth.
