Acharya Prashant questions whether anyone has a monopoly on the Truth. He observes that India, once a land of profound philosophy, has largely become a country of stories, superstitions, and rituals. This shift occurred because it was assumed that the masses could not understand the high philosophy of the Upanishads and Vedanta. Consequently, a vast collection of mythological stories was created as a substitute. The speaker asserts that his entire mission is driven by the deep conviction that these profound truths can and must be explained to everyone, rather than being reserved for a select few. He criticizes the historical tendency to use scriptural verses as excuses to shirk the responsibility of spreading knowledge. This led to the exclusion of the majority of the population, including women and those considered of lower status, from spiritual education. Instead of being taught about consciousness and discernment, they were given simplistic stories and told to focus on domestic duties or rituals. Acharya Prashant argues that while India achieved great heights in philosophy, it failed to spread this knowledge horizontally. He likens this to a high mountain peak surrounded by deep, dark valleys where the majority of people live in ignorance. The speaker emphasizes that true compassion involves descending from the peak to help others rise, rather than blaming them for their ignorance. He cites saints like Kabir Saheb, Buddha, and Mahavira as examples of those who used the language of the common people to bridge this gap. He concludes by contrasting ego with compassion: the ego finds satisfaction in being the only one enlightened among the ignorant, whereas compassion seeks to light every lamp. True greatness is found not in being unique or superior, but in ensuring that the light of knowledge reaches everyone.