In response to a question from an Indian Navy officer about the Vedantic meaning of the Indian Army, Acharya Prashant explains that the purpose of any army, especially India's, should be to protect what is highest and worth saving. He elaborates on the concept of a nation, defining it as a group of people living together for a reason. The speaker discusses various bases for nationhood, such as religion, language, race, tribe, or ideology, and points out their limitations. For instance, he mentions Muhammad Ali Jinnah's two-nation theory, which was based on religion and ultimately failed, as evidenced by the creation of Bangladesh. Similarly, nations based on language, like Bangladesh, or ideology, like the formerly divided Germany, also show that these foundations can be unstable. The core of his argument is that the basis for a nation should be the highest possible reason, and the army's duty is to protect that reason. Acharya Prashant asserts that India is a special nation because its constitution is sublime, liberal, and lofty. He posits that the Indian Constitution is fundamentally Vedantic. The principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity are rooted in Vedantic thought. The idea of equality, which prohibits discrimination based on caste or gender, stems from the Vedantic understanding that we are consciousness, not the body. Fraternity arises from the realization that all beings come from the same source, Prakriti (Nature). Liberty, the highest spiritual value, is equivalent to Mukti (liberation), a central concept in Indian philosophy. Therefore, the army's duty is not just to protect borders but to protect the nation, which is defined by these high ideals. He further clarifies that while some believe the Indian constitution is merely inspired by those of other countries like Ireland or the US, its essence is deeply rooted in its own soil and spiritual heritage. He explains that India is secular precisely because it is spiritual. A truly spiritual person transcends religious discrimination. Thus, the army's role is to protect the sublime values that form the foundation of the Indian nation. Protecting India means protecting the highest possibilities of life. If India were to fall, it would be a loss not just for the country but for the entire world, as it would mean the loss of these profound ideas.