Acharya Prashant emphasizes that self-confidence in spirituality can be self-destructive. He explains that the peace experienced during a spiritual retreat is often a result of the specific environment and presence found there. Once an individual returns to the outside world, the mind inevitably changes as worldly conflicts, greed, and fear resurface. He warns that the belief that one can easily maintain this peace on their own is a falsehood, as old tendencies will soon regain control. To counter this, he advises creating a protective shield or 'armor' that is not under one's own control. He argues that if the key to your protection remains in your own hands, the world will eventually compel you to remove it. Therefore, one must adopt a method of security where the responsibility does not lie solely with the individual, ensuring they cannot discard their spiritual practice when faced with worldly pressures.
