Acharya Prashant explains why Shri Ram may not be appealing to most people today. He states that every era chooses its ideals and heroes according to its values. The values of the current era are primarily centered around consumption and indulgence. Therefore, this era will prefer characters, people, ideals, and heroes who have indulged a lot in their lives. In contrast, Shri Ram, at his father's behest, renounced the kingdom and throne that came into his hands and went to the forest. The speaker questions which person today would want to do this—to reject wealth, property, and power and go to the jungle. Therefore, why would any person today like Shri Ram? The ideal that Shri Ram presents through his life is not something we want to follow. The situation today is such that even if something is not rightfully yours, you try to acquire it by any means, through deceit or crookedness. And Shri Ram renounces what he has rightfully acquired. So, why would anyone today say that Shri Ram is their role model? This era is such that a person whose life is centered on sacrifice and propriety will not be liked. The speaker further elaborates that today's era is one where breaking boundaries has become an achievement. Nothing is considered sacred or untouchable. The ideal is to indulge in anything possible. In such a time, how can a man of propriety (Maryada Purushottam) be liked? Today, everyone wants to be unrestrained. Shri Ram was a monogamist; when Shurpanakha approached him, he refused, saying he was only with Sita. Today's hero is one who would take a chance and dance, ensuring Sita doesn't find out. The common man's desire today is to indulge in as many things, pleasures, men, and women as possible. Shri Ram is an embodiment of sacrifice. Shri Ram is one who never sought personal happiness. He is one who, for a higher purpose, put his life at stake and, after conquering the golden Lanka, handed it over to Vibhishana. He could have kept it himself or appointed his own representative, but he did not. He had no attachment to the gold of Lanka; for him, it was a matter of Dharma. Ram is one who never prioritized his personal happiness. The person of today's era prioritizes nothing more than personal happiness. So, why would we like Ram? This is why Ram is gradually going out of fashion, especially among the youth. If we don't understand Ram, it doesn't take anything away from Ram; it only shows how much our consciousness has fallen.