Acharya Prashant explains the distinction between a worldly person and a Yogi based on the Ashtavakra Gita. He notes that a worldly mind considers anyone who does not follow established social patterns or routines as 'deluded.' Following a routine requires a certain level of mental strength and resolve, which many people lack. Most people who fail to follow social norms do so because they are weak-willed and easily influenced by external attractions. However, a Yogi also appears to deviate from these patterns, not out of weakness, but because they have attained a state of inner strength where such crutches are no longer necessary. He further clarifies that while a worldly person views the Yogi as deluded, the Yogi views the worldly person as deluded for being trapped in repetitive cycles. A significant difference lies in perception: a Yogi can clearly recognize the desires and cravings of a worldly person, but a worldly person can never truly recognize a Yogi. This inability to perceive the Truth is why the worldly mind often misidentifies a sage as a lost or unsuccessful individual. Acharya Prashant warns that one should not mistake mere madness for Yogic behavior; while a Yogi may appear 'mad' to the world, they possess deep inner light and awareness, unlike the truly deluded who simply lack the capability to succeed even in worldly matters.