Acharya Prashant explains that the urge to prove oneself arises only when there is self-doubt. If one is certain of their identity and truth, the opinions or false accusations of others do not cause hurt; instead, they may even cause amusement. He uses the example of calling someone by the wrong name to illustrate that a person who knows who they are will not feel offended or feel the need to defend their identity. Hurt is a sign that the individual secretly suspects the critic might be right, much like a thief looking for a straw in his beard. When one is established in self-knowledge, the status or wisdom of the critic becomes irrelevant to one's inner peace. Regarding relationships, particularly with parents, Acharya Prashant suggests that if one must explain themselves, it should be done out of love rather than a selfish need for validation. He distinguishes between building a group of followers for personal strength and sharing truth out of genuine care for others' well-being. He notes that parents often struggle to learn from their children because they are stuck in the image of the child as an infant. To effectively communicate, one must transcend the roles of 'daughter' or 'son' and speak as one human being to another. Ultimately, he advises that while one should try to help others see the truth out of love, one should remain unattached to the outcome and not fall into sorrow if the effort fails.