Acharya Prashant responds to a student who is going to the US for a PhD and is conflicted about whether to return to India to serve his nation or settle abroad. The speaker begins by pointing out the many assumptions and definitions in the question, asking the student to clarify what he means by "nationalism" and "love for the mother country." The student explains his desire to use his research in anti-cancer drugs to benefit the people of India. Acharya Prashant then asks what would stop him from doing so. The student mentions financial aspects, research facilities, and work culture as potential reasons to stay in the US. The speaker addresses these points, stating that money is hardly a problem for someone with a doctorate who wants to return to India; the real issue could be greed, not need. Regarding research facilities, he notes that while there might be a gap, India is catching up rapidly. He gives the example of pioneers like Homi J. Bhabha, who did not find facilities in India but created them, suggesting the student can choose between the comfort of ready-made facilities in the US and the challenge of being part of the building-up process in India. The speaker emphasizes that the decision ultimately depends on love, which requires understanding. He challenges the idea that people who don't return have "gone away," suggesting they never truly belonged in the first place. He explains that being born in a particular geographical location is a coincidence and does not automatically make one a native or instill love for the country. Being a true "Indian," he posits, is a difficult task, and such individuals are scattered across the globe, not confined to India's borders. Acharya Prashant concludes by advising the student to first understand what India truly is. He distinguishes between a territorial attachment, which is a common animal instinct, and a genuine love that stems from deep understanding. Once the student knows what India represents to him, he will also know whether it is important to serve it, and the decision of where to live will become clear. People who don't return, he says, are often lured by America because their attachment to their birthplace is weak and easily overpowered.