Acharya Prashant explains that nationalism is not an unconditional virtue and can become divisive or violent if founded on race, ethnicity, religion, or language. He highlights that ideologies based on differences create an 'other' or an enemy, leading to conflict and suffering. Referring to Rabindranath Tagore’s opposition to blind nationalism, he argues that most forms of nationalism arise from the ego, which thrives on boundaries and separation. He suggests that a virtuous nationalism must be founded on a unifying principle that transcends the ego, specifically pointing to the borderless self or atma as described in Vedant. This enlightened nationalism aims to dissolve the 'I-ness' that causes suffering and separation between people.