Acharya Prashant responds to a question from a participant named Pankhudi, who asks why he always scolds people instead of explaining with love, as she does not like being scolded. Acharya Prashant begins by addressing her name, stating that her delusion about love started the day she was named. He questions the societal trend of giving girls names like 'Muskaan' (smile), 'Palak' (eyelid), or 'Pankhudi' (petal), while ignoring the hundreds of powerful names available in the Sanatan tradition. He points out the hypocrisy of a society that tells women to dress modestly while naming them after a plant's reproductive organ, as a flower is a plant's genital and a petal is a part of it. He asserts that this is where the problem begins. Acharya Prashant further explains that the questioner's definition of love is flawed. She expects him to coax, cajole, and speak sweetly, a form of affection suitable only for an infant. He clarifies that he is not scolding but speaking assertively for her well-being. He states that scolding is a precious act reserved for those very close to him. He questions what he should do to appear loving to herтАФshould he blow flying kisses instead of offering a traditional greeting? He mentions that his voice has a natural friction and he cannot change it, nor will he force a smile when he sees the destructive state of the world. He elaborates that his natural, unsmiling state should not be an issue for others and refuses to become a fake person to fit a distorted definition of love. He argues that his raw, direct speech is his form of love. He points out that there are already many sweet-talking people in her life and in the media, and adding one more would be of no benefit. However, in his authentic state, he can be of great help. He says that even if he has anger, it is for the listener's good. He sees the destruction and foolishness in the world that others do not because they have closed their eyes in fear. He urges people to see reality without fear, questioning the value of a smile that stems from inner fear. He concludes by saying that when people are given a flower, they are actually being made a fool of, in both senses of the word.
