Acharya Prashant explains that there is only one true Adharma: keeping a person tied to their animal center, the center of the jungle and evolution. Dharma, conversely, is an ascension and a rise toward one's actual nature. He clarifies that the common understanding of life beginning at birth is flawed because one does not start from the right center. The journey of Dharma is about unbecoming what one has erroneously become and reaching where one is always truly located. Using the example of the Mahabharata, he states that the war was fought because power in the hands of Duryodhan would have stimulated the animal center in millions of people, as the policies of a powerful kingdom like Hastinapur influence the entire population. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the war was not fought for the sake of Arjun, the Pandavas, or to seek retribution for past injustices. It was not about traditional justice or rightful claimants to the throne based on lineage. Instead, Shri Krishna’s justice was Dharmic, prioritizing wisdom over age or tradition. The goal was to ensure a Dharmic person occupied the throne to help the population navigate the path of Dharma. The war was not about avenging past atrocities like the mistreatment of Draupadi or the poisoning of Bhim; it was a proactive measure to prevent Duryodhan from wreaking havoc on the country's future. Ultimately, Dharma is defined as the rise of consciousness from the animal state to pure consciousness.