Acharya Prashant addresses the common misconception that spirituality is only for 'losers' or those suffering from life's misfortunes. He explains that suffering is the default state of human existence, and everyone is born into it, whether they realize it or not. Those who claim they do not need spirituality because their lives are 'fine' often lack self-awareness or are suppressing their underlying distress through temporary escapes and entertainment. He asserts that only a truly liberated person can claim to be free from suffering; for everyone else, suffering is an inherent reality that necessitates spiritual inquiry. He clarifies that terms like 'loser' or 'success' are often used without a true understanding of their meaning. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant discusses the issue of identification with physical and natural attributes such as height, gender, or social background. He advises that since we have no control over these inherited traits, it is irrational to feel inferior or jealous because of them. He emphasizes that one should not take ownership of things they did not choose. Instead, he directs focus toward the one area where an individual has agency: the consciousness and the choices it makes. He concludes that true responsibility lies in being alert and making the right decisions in life, rather than worrying about external or biological factors that are essentially 'foreign' to the self.
