Acharya Prashant addresses the question of why people, despite knowing that life is precious, do not act on what is right. He explains that humans have a strange and unfortunate capacity to forget, get lost, and indulge in intoxication. Using an example, he illustrates how a person intending to go to a temple can be easily distracted by a chance encounter, which can escalate into drinking, making them forget their original purpose. He points out the paradox that the same person who chooses the temple also chooses the bottle. The speaker elaborates that humans are creatures of the senses and are heavily influenced by their company and circumstances. The senses are always directed outward, and the mind is occupied with external words, images, and impressions. The things we truly need, like peace, are not visible to the senses. In contrast, worldly temptations, like a bottle of alcohol, are tangible and provide immediate sensory proof of their existence. Consequently, the tavern often wins over the temple, and restlessness prevails over peace. This is the fundamental predicament of human life: we are driven by our senses, but our consciousness is never satisfied by the material things they perceive. This entanglement is what life is for most people. Spirituality, he explains, is the science of escaping this bondage. Without spirituality, life is wasted, regardless of one's external status. A person without spirituality will feel trapped and suffocated, whether in a palace or a hut. The way out is through attentive observation, which he equates to meditation (dhyaan), and sincere inquiry. One must pause and question the 'what', 'why', and 'for what' of their actions and life. Initially, this self-observation is painful because it reveals the knots and bondages one has become accustomed to. He compares this pain to receiving a medical report that reveals a hidden illness; it's a necessary shock. Tolerating this pain is spiritual practice (sadhana), and ignoring it is a suicidal habit.