Acharya Prashant addresses the question of whether it is wrong to be self-centered by explaining that the 'self' is not a singular concept but consists of two distinct entities: the false self and the real self. The false self, or ego, is an artificial identity borrowed from others, traditions, and external situations. It is characterized by fear, violence, possessiveness, and dependence. If selfishness refers to this false self, it leads to a life of misery and constant insecurity because it relies on external validation and is inherently unstable.
