A questioner from a Dalit background shares his personal transformation. He explains that from adolescence, he was filled with hatred and resentment towards religion and non-Dalits due to the influence of certain conspirators. For thirty years, he considered non-Dalits his enemies. However, after encountering Acharya Prashant's teachings, he delved into the profound secrets of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, and the Upanishads, which brought about a significant change in his life. He describes how he gave up being a non-vegetarian and drinking alcohol, moving from a destructive lifestyle to one of a monk, vegan, and activist who helps injured animals. His wife and children also listen to the teachings. He requests Acharya Prashant to guide his other Dalit brothers who are still trapped in hatred, so they too can benefit from this knowledge. Acharya Prashant responds by first addressing the term "conspirators," stating it is a very strong word. He acknowledges that if Dalits feel neglect or hatred towards religion, it is due to a long history of events with solid reasons, not a present-day conspiracy. He affirms that historically, a large section of India's population has been treated badly within the religious sphere, being denied education, equality, and opportunities. He stresses the importance of humbly and honestly acknowledging this past without pretense to be able to move beyond it. He then shifts the focus to the present, asking what should be done now about past events. He questions whether crying over the past or retaliating would benefit anyone. He emphasizes that he sees the questioner as a fellow human being, irrespective of caste, community, or religion, and as a human, he is willing to help. He explains the distinction between Shruti (timeless philosophical texts like the Upanishads and Gita) and Smriti (time-bound social codes and stories). He clarifies that Shruti deals with the universal human problem of the ego and suffering, and its wisdom is timeless and for everyone. Acharya Prashant concludes that the cure for all suffering, which stems from false knowledge, is right knowledge. He encourages the questioner to help spread this true knowledge. He also points out the irony that while the questioner is concerned about conspiracies, he might be falling prey to the very human tendency of getting entangled in trivialities and losing sight of the essential truth. He advises that the path to liberation is through understanding, and this understanding is available to all, regardless of their background. The real battle is the one of propaganda, and the way to win it is by spreading the truth.
