Acharya Prashant explains that modern-day spirituality is not uniquely superficial; rather, superficiality has existed since antiquity, including during the time of Shri Krishna. He asserts that the quality of spirituality one receives depends entirely on the seeker's own values and intentions. If a seeker desires the truth, they will find a guide like Shri Krishna, but if they desire worldly power or superficiality, they will attract a guide like Shakuni. He uses the contrast between Arjuna and Duryodhana to illustrate this, noting that while Arjuna faced immense inner turmoil and self-doubt in his pursuit of truth, Duryodhana remained certain and untroubled because his central urge was for the throne rather than the truth. The speaker emphasizes that spiritual teachers are like shops that exist passively; the active decision to enter a particular shop lies with the individual. People are often drawn to superficial methods because they offer cheap salvation and pleasure without requiring a heavy price. In contrast, true spirituality, as represented by Shri Krishna, is 'tremendous'—it causes tremors and shocks to the ego. Shri Krishna continuously chips away at the ego, requiring the seeker to have the resilience and stamina to endure the process. Acharya Prashant concludes that many avoid the clear and illuminating wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in favor of fancy, new-age methods because they are looking for shortcuts rather than the rigorous path of true knowledge.