On the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, this video revisits a deeply misunderstood idea: Compassion vs politeness. Through a sharp psychological and spiritual lens, Acharya Prashant explains how politeness and political correctness are often used to avoid discomfort, protect relationships, and preserve self-image—at the cost of truth. True compassion, as Gandhi lived it, is not soothing or agreeable. It is honest, sometimes unsettling, and rooted in inner clarity. The video explores how our craving for validation arises from inner dishonesty and a broken relationship with ourselves. Only when we drop sugarcoated behavior and face facts within do we move beyond approval-seeking and begin to live with strength, clarity, and real freedom. ➖➖➖➖➖➖ 🧔🏻‍♂ Want to meet Acharya Prashant? Be a part of the Live Sessions: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/enquir... 📚 Want to read Acharya Prashant's Books? Get Free Delivery: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/books?... 📝 Read 3 handpicked wisdom articles, just for you: https://acharyaprashant.org/en/articl... ➖➖➖➖➖➖ Video Information: 05.04.2025, Dubai Heights Academy, Dubai Title: Does Compassion mean being Nice? || Acharya Prashant, Dubai Tour (2025) 📋 Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Being Nice vs. Being Real 9:12 - Why Do We Seek Validation? 8:10 - Testimonial #acharyaprashant #gandhi #truthhurts #operation2030