Acharya Prashant explains that the soul is essential for life because without it, one remains trapped in nature and suffers. He distinguishes between those who believe in a personal God and those who move toward the soul, suggesting that the latter is the true path. He critiques the modern tendency to reject ancient spiritual roots in favor of contemporary values. He argues that while social values change, the truth remains constant. Using the example of meat-eating, he notes that while modern society often views it as a personal choice, Kabir Saheb and other saints vehemently opposed it, calling it a demonic act that disrupts spiritual practice. If one judges ancient saints by modern standards, one will inevitably reject them and lose the spiritual fragrance they offer. He further addresses the intellectual trend of dismissing all ancient Indian literature as regressive or casteist. He points out that many who make such claims have never even heard of profound texts like the Ribhu Gita or the teachings of Ashtavakra, which do not focus on social hierarchies. He warns that seeking excuses to reject the roots of wisdom—such as focusing on a single controversial verse in the Ramcharitmanas while ignoring thousands of others—is a sign of a lack of love for the truth. He compares this to someone who finds a small flaw in a healthy fruit just because they prefer to eat junk food. If one is determined to find faults, one will always find them, but in doing so, one severs their connection to the wisdom of the sages.
