A questioner, feeling lonely and confused after a breakup, asks Acharya Prashant for guidance on whether to join his foundation or pursue other life goals. She expresses a deep desire for a perfect, unbreakable relationship and feels hurt by her ex-partner's words. Acharya Prashant responds by explaining the nature of his foundation and the kind of people required for his mission. He states that he needs to forge warriors, not raise children, and that the foundation is not a refuge for the emotionally fragile. He describes it as a factory and a battlefield, a high-pressure zone that demands immense strength and resilience. He clarifies that there is a process for joining the foundation, and the process itself will provide the answer. He advises that one must take full responsibility for oneself and not come seeking to be taken care of. He emphasizes that his mission is paramount and he has very little time to spare. He needs a 'low-maintenance workforce'—people who work efficiently and quietly like a machine, without demanding his personal time and attention for their emotional issues. He explains that he must be ruthless and cannot afford to be tender, as his work involves facing constant attacks. Those who are easily hurt by small remarks are not yet ready for the foundation, which is a place of constant blows. One must be as strong as a stone. Regarding the questioner's breakup, he quotes Kabir Saheb, "It's a good thing my pot broke, I am now free from fetching water," implying that the end of the relationship is a form of liberation. He advises the questioner that if she is not yet ready to join the foundation, she should continue with her work, earn money, and contribute through donations, as that would be a greater service. He also mentions that her desire to learn new skills like driving is good, but these are hobbies and won't occupy her entire day.
