Acharya Prashant explains that freedom is our inherent nature and not a mere thought or idea. He asserts that our very existence is synonymous with being free, and any state of bondage leads to mental unrest and suffering. He defines freedom as independence from external influences and emphasizes that it is not about specific actions or the liberty to think in a certain way, but rather about awareness and understanding. According to him, we become slaves to whatever we do not understand, citing how early humans feared natural phenomena like lightning and eclipses due to a lack of knowledge. To live a free life, one must stop blindly accepting beliefs and instead investigate everything to its very core, including societal norms, family obligations, and concepts like God, career, and marriage. He further discusses that true freedom involves living consciously and being awake, rather than following a predetermined pattern or 'rut'. He points out that most people live lives dictated by society—going to school, getting degrees, and following a set path of marriage and career—without ever questioning it. Acharya Prashant clarifies that freedom is not about doing the opposite of what is expected, as that is just another form of being trapped by a pattern. Instead, it is the ability to act based on one's own deep internal understanding and insight. He concludes by explaining that even our actions and thoughts are often not our own but are conditioned by external sources like religion and upbringing. Therefore, true liberation comes from recognizing these assumptions and moving beyond conditioned patterns through constant awareness.