Acharya Prashant addresses a mother's concern about the negative influence of wedding environments on her ten-year-old daughter. He asserts that if a parent lacks the courage to do what is right and remains a slave to social customs and personal interests, they cannot truly love or protect their child. He explains that there is no such thing as 'compulsion' in these matters; it is merely a lack of will and a presence of self-interest. He emphasizes that one must first elevate their own consciousness before they can guide another. He clarifies that true sages do not follow scriptures or social norms; rather, their lives become the basis for scriptures. He challenges the questioner to stop seeking middle paths or compromises between truth and social convenience, stating that truth is binary and demands total commitment. In the second part of the discourse, Acharya Prashant comforts a woman who feels weak because she cries when people ask about her failed marriage. He explains that tears are merely a physical function of the body and not a sign of weakness. Weakness, he defines, is making the wrong decision because of emotions, not the emotions themselves. He encourages her to continue doing what is right regardless of her internal state—whether she is in pain, crying, or ill. Using personal anecdotes, he illustrates that the body is a temporary instrument that will inevitably face disease and death. Therefore, one should focus on the quality of their consciousness and their actions rather than worrying about bodily reactions or social perceptions. The goal is to keep moving forward toward the truth, even if one has to do it while weeping.
