Acharya Prashant explains that ancient civilizations and cultures emerged from a state of ignorance, as early humans were just beginning to understand the world. He points out that while ancient scriptures like the Vedas contain profound insights, they also contain many ideas that are scientifically incorrect or irrelevant today, such as misconceptions about how rain occurs or the structure of the universe. He emphasizes that we should not blame the ancient sages for this, as they lacked modern science, technology, and accumulated knowledge; their efforts to understand the world from scratch were commendable for their time. However, the problem arises when we blindly worship these texts in their entirety without using our own intelligence to separate the essential truth from the outdated ignorance.