Acharya Prashant challenges the notion of human dignity and the belief that humans are divine creations. He asserts that humans are biologically descendants of the animal kingdom, specifically gorillas and orangutans, rather than being the 'best creation of God.' He argues that human behavior, thoughts, and hidden impulses are often animalistic, and it is only the fear of law, police, and social punishment that prevents this inherent bestiality from being fully expressed. He suggests that if a technology could display everyone's thoughts on a wall, the illusion of human dignity would vanish instantly. Spirituality is necessary precisely because our starting point is flawed; we are like creatures of the underworld who must learn to become 'strangers' to our biological and past identities to reach higher consciousness. Addressing the role of law, Acharya Prashant explains that legal systems do not transform a person's consciousness but merely provide a mask of civilization. Law focuses on external behavior rather than the internal source of action. He points out a paradox where laws often fail to understand both the criminal and the saint, as both deviate from the 'normal' social curve. He notes that while laws are derived from the teachings of sages and saints, they have lost their spiritual essence. For example, while a saint teaches non-stealing to free the ego from attachment, the law prohibits stealing merely to protect private property and collection. Ultimately, he emphasizes that true morality and discipline should lead to liberation and the dissolution of the ego, rather than just maintaining social order through fear and superficial conduct.
