When asked who or what he is, Acharya Prashant describes himself as a person seeking his own liberation in the only way possible: by sensitizing others to their own liberation. He clarifies that this is just one answer at a particular level. Expanding on what it means to be a person, he explains that he is a human being with a consciousness that seeks fulfillment, just like any other person. He reflects on his childhood, noting that he was academically successful, always among the top two in his class, and very competitive. He also admits to being mischievous. He enjoyed his own space for reading and thinking, and since his siblings were not fond of books, this naturally kept them away. He recalls an incident where he placed an oily pakora inside a teacher's attendance register, a prank he now regrets as it strained his relationship with that teacher for the rest of the year. Acharya Prashant discusses the nature of love and relationships, stating that he did not find many women who were spiritually worthy. He mentions encountering a few innocent individuals with whom he could discuss meaningful topics, but their ability to listen was limited. He posits that a person truly worthy of love is someone one must help create, as they do not simply exist randomly. He dismisses the conventional idea of love as superficial, an idea born from the ego to fulfill its desires. He describes the typical relationship between two unconscious individuals as a lifelong, mutually exploitative arrangement. He asserts that when love is merely an idea, it is a small and rotten thing. He concludes by stating that wisdom and love are intertwined. A person becomes capable of love only when they gain insight into themselves. He views humanity as a largely unconscious species, living like animals driven by biological mandates, despite having a much higher potential. He considers the very discussion they are having to be an exercise in love, as it is an attempt to foster understanding. He emphasizes that the option to inquire, to know, and to not proceed without understanding is always available to every human being.