Acharya Prashant explains that conditioning means being driven by external forces rather than one's own will, comparing it to a camera that records or stops not by its own choice but by being operated. He emphasizes that a person is often a slave to various influences, whether they are doing something or not. To be free, one must first realize and admit their state of slavery. He notes that many people are unaware of their bondage, such as being a slave to their physical needs or social pressures. Without this awareness, liberation is impossible because one might even mistake their chains for symbols of honor.