Acharya Prashant discusses the inherent desire to live, known as Jijivisha, which exists in every living being because the true purpose of life remains unfulfilled. He explains that instead of oscillating between the desire to die and the fear of death, one should focus on making life meaningful. When life is lived with a clear purpose, the psychological conflict regarding existence disappears. He emphasizes that the primary task for any individual is to address their own internal suffering and bondages, which is the true meaning of work in a spiritual context. The speaker critiques the modern lifestyle where people work excessively long hours yet remain increasingly restless and dissatisfied. He uses a scientific analogy of displacement to argue that if one's internal state remains the same—moving from restlessness to restlessness—then no real work has been performed despite the physical effort. He suggests that most modern labor is driven by a psychological fear of losing one's identity rather than a genuine need for survival. True work, or Sadhana, should be directed toward inner liberation and peace rather than just external accumulation. Finally, Acharya Prashant defines Karma Yoga as performing actions that lead to spiritual fulfillment and the extinguishing of internal suffering. He explains that the path of Shri Krishna is not a fixed set of rules but depends on an individual's specific bondages. Just as Shri Krishna urged Shri Arjun to fight against unrighteousness, every individual must identify their own obstacles—whether it be laziness, fear, attachment, or ignorance—and fight against them. The essence of the spiritual path is to recognize one's specific 'Kansa' or 'Duryodhana' and strive for liberation from those specific chains.
