Acharya Prashant observes that Indians often harbor fear, aversion, or even hatred toward pure spirituality, frequently confusing it with organized religion. He notes that if a young person engages with spiritual texts, families often panic, fearing the individual will become an ascetic or fail to secure a livelihood. He emphasizes the urgent need to integrate spiritual wisdom into the mainstream education system to combat ignorance and restlessness. He warns that teaching someone how to run without teaching them the right direction only leads them to destruction more quickly. Regarding foreigners, he points out a tendency to use spiritual texts as tools for personal gain or stress relief without a willingness to surrender or change their fundamental nature. To bridge the generational gap and overcome the stigma that spirituality is for the 'backward,' Acharya Prashant suggests introducing these concepts through psychology and practical life questions. He advises starting with relatable topics like fear, career choices, and relationships before handing over sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, as giving such texts to those without the necessary maturity or 'eligibility' is considered improper.
