Acharya Prashant addresses a question regarding a verse from the Avadhuta Gita that describes the solitary life of a sanyasi (renunciate). The questioner finds this lifestyle both inspiring and selfish, and asks how to apply it to their own life, where they find joy in being with others. Acharya Prashant begins by pointing out the contradiction in the question: if one finds a teaching selfish, why would they want to apply it to their life? He humorously remarks, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it," suggesting that if the questioner is already happy with their life, there is no need to tamper with it. The core of the explanation is that the verse is directed at a sanyasi, not a grihastha (householder), which the questioner is. A sanyasi is one who has already progressed far on the spiritual path and seeks to attain something beyond institutional relationships. Worldly relationships, such as mother, sister, wife, or friend, are institutionalized and bound by societal frameworks. The sanyasi, having moved beyond these, is often misunderstood by the world as someone who has "no one." However, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the sanyasi's relationship is with the Whole, with the Divine. Because the sanyasi does not claim anyone as their "own," the entire universe becomes their family. This, he explains, is the true meaning of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world is one family), a principle meant for the sanyasi, who is not a recluse but a great lover whose love extends to all. Acharya Prashant then reinterprets the instructions in the verse for the sanyasi. "Wandering alone like a snake" means not being tied down by the rope of limited relationships. "Not forming a small group (mandali)" is advised because the sanyasi's circle is the entire cosmos, and a small group would be a limitation. "Not building a monastery (math)" is a caution against creating walls that separate insiders from outsiders. "Not staying in one place" is to avoid attachment to a single location when the whole world is home. "Not being recognized by external conduct" is a warning against the laziness (pramad) of adopting a fixed identity, as sannyas is a dynamic, living state of consciousness, not a mere label. These instructions are meant to keep the sanyasi alert and free from the laziness inherent in institutionalized life.