Acharya Prashant addresses a question about a story involving Adi Shankaracharya's debate with Mandan Mishra, where Shankaracharya supposedly entered a king's body to experience lust. He states that the answer is straightforward for a simple mind but difficult for a religious one, as religiosity often veils spontaneity. He explains that what is commonly called 'Dharma' (religion) is largely based on fear and prohibition, which has led to ignorance and violence worldwide. The true purpose of Dharma, he clarifies, is to enable one to know what is right and wrong from the Self (Atma) itself. It is love that should guide one towards the Truth. However, most religions have paid little attention to the Self or Brahman, instead worshipping their own mental imaginations and stories. When this inner point is neglected, it becomes inactive, and one loses the ability to discern right from wrong. This is where spirituality (Adhyatma) comes in; it is meant to awaken the inner understanding so that one can make their own decisions without relying on external rules. When the Self is not the object of worship, fear persists, necessitating numerous regulations. This is why places with more religiosity often have more prohibitions. Acharya Prashant calls this an immature or 'raw' religiosity, where beliefs and traditions are worshipped instead of the Self. When self-knowledge is absent, a person is easily swayed by emotions like lust (vasana), anger, and grief. He distinguishes between an inner Dharma (the highest religion, concerned with Self and Brahman) and an outer Dharma (based on stories, beliefs, and imagination). The story about Shankaracharya is a product of this outer, superficial religion. It is a lie, as it is impossible. The followers of such outer religions must believe these stories because their faith is founded on them, not on Truth. The inner Dharma, rooted in Truth, has no need for such falsehoods. Regarding the question of the causal and subtle bodies, Acharya Prashant explains that all conditionings (sanskar) are seated in the physical body. When the physical body perishes, the conditionings also cease to exist. He uses the analogy of a mobile phone's hardware and software: if the hardware is destroyed, the software and data are also gone. All experiences are stored in the physical body, which is why a person's face can reflect their inner state. Therefore, the story of Shankaracharya entering another body to gain experience is unbelievable and a fabrication of a religion that prioritizes stories over Truth.