Acharya Prashant explains that our constant need for company is a symptom of a deep-seated dependence on others, which is not limited to emergencies but permeates every aspect of our daily lives. This dependence stems from a mind that is always looking for social sanction and validation. Whether it is choosing where to sit in a hall, what clothes to wear, or how to speak before an audience, our actions are often dictated by what others might think. This lack of independence is a form of slavery where even our most personal decisions, such as love and marriage, are subjected to the approval of society, family, and tradition.