Acharya Prashant explains that it is better to remain hungry than to consume poison, suggesting that being an atheist or a simple worldly person is far superior to falling into the trap of superstition and hypocrisy. He emphasizes that those who do not read scriptures or visit temples are better off than those who follow unscientific beliefs or blind faith, which can lead to self-destructive consequences. He advises individuals to rely on their own intelligence and accept limited losses rather than losing everything to blind devotion. If one feels an unbearable inner pain, they may seek a path, but they must avoid any path that is self-sabotaging. Acharya Prashant clarifies that he speaks not because he has a personal agenda or a specific theory to propagate, but to prevent people from falling under the influence of dangerous and false influences. He notes that humans are prone to being influenced by someone, whether it be a false guru, a corporate employer, or a relative who equates career or domesticity with religion. He states that he will continue to speak as long as people are susceptible to such influences, even if it causes him physical exhaustion. Ultimately, he suggests that experience and facing repeated deceptions will eventually help an individual distinguish between what is true and what is false.
