Acharya Prashant explains that the pain of rejection stems from a lack of clarity regarding one's true identity. When an individual's self-worth is dependent on the approval of others, rejection is perceived not just as a simple event, but as a threat to their very existence. This dependency makes one a social slave, constantly seeking validation to feel real. He clarifies that it does not matter whether one has high or low self-esteem, as both are finite measurements and limits. In the face of the infinite, all finite numbers and quantities are equally insignificant. Therefore, relying on finite things or people for security will inevitably lead to suffering and a sense of being diminished by the whims of time. He emphasizes that unless a person is deeply spiritual and connected to the infinite, they will continue to suffer. True freedom and security come from identifying with the divine rather than with limited worldly roles like being someone's daughter or wife. Acharya Prashant suggests that relating oneself to limited, 'finite' entities is like appointing a weak guard to protect a building; it can never provide true peace. He encourages the listener to adopt a spiritual identity, such as being a 'child of the immortal' or the 'beloved of the Supreme,' which places one beyond the reach of worldly praise or criticism. By reserving the 'throne' of one's heart solely for the infinite, one becomes immune to being diminished by others.