Acharya Prashant explains that the authenticity of love should be tested by whether it provides pleasure or awareness. He asserts that relationships are inevitable, but their quality matters. Pleasure-based love often becomes a shackle that prevents growth because it encourages individuals to remain in their current, often flawed, state to satisfy another's selfishness. In contrast, true love acts as a challenge and a mirror, often appearing critical because it seeks the ultimate well-being and transformation of the other person. He emphasizes that a true lover is not a fan or a flatterer but an observer who sees one's flaws and still remains committed to helping one reach their highest potential. He further clarifies that what is commonly mistaken for love in modern society, especially on social media, is often just biological impulses or 'natural' instincts, which he compares to physical ailments rather than spiritual achievements. Acharya Prashant argues that love is not found in science, which reduces it to chemical reactions, nor in constitutions, which only mandate equality and non-discrimination. He stresses that love is a rare, spiritual quality that must be learned and earned through maturity and self-work. Without spirituality, life remains devoid of true love and compassion, as these qualities are not inherent in animalistic nature or social laws.