Acharya Prashant explains that human beings are born naturally confident and without fear, as seen in the behavior of young children who act without guilt, remorse, or doubt. He asserts that fear is not an inherent part of human nature but is an external imposition planted in the mind by family, society, education, media, and friends. Using examples like parental warnings or teachers threatening students with failure, he illustrates how fear is systematically cultivated. He emphasizes that education often uses the threat of failure rather than an invitation to joy, which further erodes a person's natural confidence. He advises that instead of seeking confidence, one should seek freedom from fear by recognizing its external and foreign origin. He points out that common fears, such as those regarding grades, unemployment, and job security, are social constructs rather than innate concerns. Acharya Prashant highlights that individuals have the power to choose whether to accept or reject these fearful thoughts. He concludes by stating that no one can make a person afraid without their permission, and by exercising the power to refuse such thoughts, one can live without fear.
