Acharya Prashant explains the profound difference between duty and religion, as discussed in the Tripura Rahasya. He states that people are often intoxicated by the poison of duty, which leads to delusion and eventual destruction. Duty is defined as something imposed from the outside—what society, family, or tradition tells an individual they must do. It reinforces false identities, such as being a father, son, or citizen, and keeps the consciousness bound to worldly roles. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that duty is for those who lack understanding and need external crutches to navigate life, whereas a wise person acts from pure consciousness and does not need to be told how to behave.