Acharya Prashant critiques the widespread reliance on astrology and deceptive apps, arguing that such dependencies arise when individuals fail to recognize that the power to shape their lives lies within their own consciousness. He explains that when people are ignorant of their inner strength and the power of choice, they feel compelled to believe that external forces or celestial bodies control their destiny. This externalization of power leads to endless desires for worldly objects and outcomes, such as career success or personal relationships, which people then seek to validate through astrologers. He emphasizes that true religion is not about the fulfillment of desires or seeking external gratifications but about liberation and inner strength. He highlights that the massive financial investments in deceptive astrological apps represent a waste of societal resources that could otherwise be used for education and national development. Acharya Prashant further clarifies the distinction between science and superstition. He defines science as something that is both verifiable and falsifiable, where a single failed experiment can invalidate a theory. In contrast, he points out that superstitious practices often ignore thousands of failures to highlight a single coincidental success as 'scientific' proof. He encourages the audience to turn towards Vedanta, which introduces an individual to their inner potential and prevents them from becoming slaves to external authorities, whether they be wealth, power, or superstition. He asserts that the essence of spirituality is self-love—the desire to rise to one's highest potential—rather than engaging in self-destructive behaviors like gambling or seeking magical solutions. He concludes by urging individuals to take responsibility for their lives and to stop being 'beggars' who only approach the divine for material petitions.