Acharya Prashant explains that human greed and attachment are often sustained by keeping the means of indulgence accessible. He uses the example of someone claiming to want to forget an ex-partner while still keeping their phone number, arguing that if one truly intends to move on, they must physically remove the triggers and connections. He emphasizes that 'burning bridges' is a practical, behavioral act. In the modern context, he redefines fasting as staying away from mobile phones and digital consumption, noting that people now consume data through their eyes and ears more than they consume food through their mouths. He suggests that true discipline involves making oneself helpless against old habits by removing options like credit cards or digital distractions.
