Acharya Prashant explains that non-violence is not merely a code of conduct but a state of being where one does not see oneself as limited or separate from existence. He defines violence as the act of building boundaries and seeing others as separate entities. This sense of otherness creates a mind that views the world as an enemy or a stranger, leading to a feeling of being uprooted and powerless. True non-violence, according to him, is belonging to the entire existence rather than to narrow identities like caste, ideology, or household. A non-violent person feels at home everywhere and does not experience the alienation that stems from localized identification. He further explores the relationship between duty and violence, arguing that the concept of duty exists only where there is otherness. In professional or formal settings, duties are specific, limited, and often transactional. However, in a relationship of love, there are no fixed duties because the sense of separation dissolves. Acharya Prashant concludes that since both duty and violence are rooted in the perception of otherness, following duties can often be a form of violence. He asserts that non-violence is not about fulfilling obligations but about acting with clarity and love, which transcends the internal chaos and rebellion often found in a duty-bound mind.