Acharya Prashant addresses the fear of failure and the loss of confidence, explaining that failure should be viewed as a factual occurrence rather than a judgment on one's existence. He emphasizes that the fear of losing often prevents people from participating in life altogether. He asserts that winning and losing are essentially the same; the real tragedy is refusing to play. True victory lies in the act of playing itself, not in the outcome. He encourages a state of 'Nishkam Karma'—acting without attachment to results—where one plays with full energy and joy, regardless of whether the outcome is bitter or sweet. He explains that success and failure are situational and dependent on numerous external factors beyond an individual's control. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant discusses the importance of trust in the existence, suggesting that while things may not always go according to personal expectations, the existence is not an enemy. He points out that our desires are often fickle and that if everything we wanted came true, life might become horrific. He advises maintaining equanimity and 'Shraddha' (faith) even in the face of suffering. When witnessing the pain of others, he suggests that instead of merely complaining or feeling superior, one should offer help as an instrument of the existence. He warns against identifying too deeply with another's suffering to the point of becoming incapacitated, noting that both the helper and the sufferer are part of the same human condition and that true help comes from a place of understanding that both joy and sorrow are transient and illusory.
