Acharya Prashant explains that experience is not factual or objective; rather, it is entirely dependent on the experiencer. He illustrates this using the example of a cricket match between India and England, where the same event results in gloom for one side and cheer for the other. This demonstrates that what one experiences is determined by their conditioning and identity rather than the event itself. He asserts that people do not truly experience anything independently; they only experience what they have been conditioned to feel based on their background and acquired beliefs. He further clarifies that conditioning is the process of the mind acquiring layers of beliefs and thoughts over a long period. For instance, religious identities are acquired and absorbed, yet individuals mistake these conditioned responses for their own personal experiences. This lack of distinction between conditioning and intelligence makes individuals vulnerable to exploitation, as others can manipulate their emotions by triggering these conditioned responses. He emphasizes that experiences arise from conditioning, whereas true individuality leads to realization. Acharya Prashant defines individuality as the silent, untouched faculty that remains unconditioned and is capable of understanding things as they are. It is not a personal possession but a state of being a non-participant observer. He distinguishes between belief and knowing, stating that belief is only necessary when one lacks direct knowledge. True knowing is firsthand and does not require the support of beliefs or opinions. Therefore, giving up conditioned beliefs does not mean losing individuality; instead, it allows the unconditioned faculty of realization to function.