Acharya Prashant explains that just as the sun is the single source of light, not two, similarly, the Supreme Being is the sole source of illumination and the only one worthy of being chosen. He clarifies that the term 'varaniya' means worthy of being chosen, and 'var' means the chosen one, implying that only the Supreme is the true 'var'. This is a very important point: whom have you chosen as your 'var'? The sages have repeatedly said not to choose anyone other than Him. To illustrate this, Acharya Prashant refers to the incident of Draupadi's disrobing from the Mahabharata. He explains its spiritual meaning: Draupadi had five powerful husbands, but they were all helpless and could not save her. It was Shri Krishna who ultimately came to her aid. The lesson is that no matter how many worldly protectors or 'husbands' you have—even five—they cannot save you. The only one worthy of being chosen ('varaniya') is Shri Krishna, representing the Supreme. The speaker clarifies that 'pati' (husband) here means 'swami' (master), which could be anyone you place your faith in to save you, be it a father, friend, or even a wife. The point is that no worldly support, no matter how strong, can ultimately save you. One must learn to choose the right one, the Supreme, to trust. Acharya Prashant further elaborates that the spiritual path is not about choosing the Truth, because the Truth is not an object available for selection. Instead, the path is about rejecting the false. What remains after rejecting all that is false is the Truth. He uses the analogy of a table laden with rotten food; the wise action is to reject everything rotten, not to worry about what will be left. Similarly, one must reject all that is false in life. The speaker addresses the common fear of 'what will happen to me?' if one lets go of worldly supports. He quotes Tulsidas, "Trusting in Ram, sleep without fear. The unforeseen will not happen, and what is destined will occur." This attitude of fearlessness comes from faith. The greatest epidemic of our age is stress and depression, which arise from a lack of faith and constant worry about the future. The solution is to stop bowing down to the wrong things and to keep the spine straight, which is a metaphor for not being swayed by worldly attractions and fears.
