In response to a question about the ideal Indian youth, Acharya Prashant states that they should be as the rishis of the Upanishads envisioned: knowledgeable, courageous, fearless, and strong. He refers to these rishis as our true forefathers who dreamt of such a youth, both male and female. They did not leave behind material wealth but bequeathed the Upanishads, knowing that staying connected to this wisdom would prevent any weakness from taking hold. The speaker emphasizes that there is no strength comparable to knowledge. A person possessing knowledge and curiosity can never be weak, helpless, or found begging in despair. He notes that historical figures like Gautam Buddha and Swami Vivekananda also sought such youth, with Vivekananda famously asking for one hundred young people like Nachiketa to transform India. Acharya Prashant contrasts this ideal with the current state of the youth, whom he describes as being ruined—weak, powerless, and insignificant. He observes that their valor is often limited to verbal abuse, and they lack the capacity for deep thought or rebellion. Devoid of both surrender and resolve, they are driven by shallow desires such as moving abroad, accumulating wealth, and indulging in drugs. He laments that this is the kind of generation that is emerging, one that can neither think nor revolt. As a solution, Acharya Prashant asserts that there is no alternative to the path of Vedanta. He distinguishes the required strength from the strength of ego, which makes loud but empty claims. What is needed is the 'cool strength of knowledge,' which is silent and firm like a rock, unshakeable. He urges the audience to help their young friends by gifting them books on Vedanta, specifically the Sarvasar Upanishad. He encourages them to insist that their friends read and discuss these texts, even if it seems 'uncool,' as this is the only way to build a new, strong India that can, in turn, change the world.