Acharya Prashant explains that a true sage, or Maharshi, is defined solely by their unwavering commitment to truth and their refusal to live in delusion. He uses the example of Duryodhana to illustrate how the senses and mind can deceive us, suggesting that moments of realization, or epiphanies, occur when one is genuinely intent on waking up. Just as a person determined to wake up at a specific time needs only a faint alarm, a seeker with a sincere intention for liberation requires only a small nudge to achieve sudden realization. He emphasizes that divinity is not about external appearances like crowns or weapons, but about the internal aim of truth. Conversely, those who choose to remain in the 'mud of lies' are described as having a demonic nature, regardless of their external circumstances.