Acharya Prashant begins by stating that the world's greatest scientists have taken inspiration and education from Vedanta. He mentions that individuals like Niels Bohr, Alfred North Whitehead, and Erwin Schrödinger, who worshipped Vedanta, did not praise it casually. The highest thing the world has learned from India is Vedanta, and the Gita is a prominent pillar of it. However, he critiques the tendency of some Hindus to blame the Gita for anything they do wrong and even burn it, questioning when they ever truly accepted, learned from, or understood the Gita. He then addresses a questioner's concern about 'Kaal Sarp Dosh' (an astrological affliction). The speaker dismisses it, stating, "If there were something, I would explain what it is. What is there to explain about something that doesn't exist?" He humorously compares it to a 'Kaal Pyala Dosh' (cup affliction), pointing to a mug on his table and asking if he should be searching for it. When the questioner explains the belief that it's due to killing a snake in a past life, the speaker retorts that this affliction should then apply to all mongooses and farmers, not just her. Acharya Prashant elaborates that the gravitational pull of the mug on his body is far greater than that of a distant planet like Jupiter. The effects of celestial bodies are on the physical, on things with mass. The mind has no mass, so how can it be affected? He explains that the effect of gravity decreases with the square of the distance, making the influence of nearby objects much more significant. He points out that we are surrounded by electrical circuits and magnetic fields, and the air quality (AQI) and dust particles have a much larger and more real effect on our bodies than distant planets. He argues that the real issue is the fear of the unknown. Because we do not know life, the body, or the mind, it becomes very easy to fool us. We don't know what is physical, mental, or spiritual, a distinction that our education fails to teach, leading even highly educated people with university degrees to remain deeply superstitious. This fear of the unknown is a natural defense mechanism. Nature has programmed us to be afraid of things we don't know to ensure our survival. For instance, if there's a rustling sound in the dark, it's safer to assume it's a python and be scared, even if it's just a mouse. This mechanism, which was useful for physical survival in ancient times, is now exploited. The speaker explains that the business of superstition thrives on this fear. He uses the example of the movie 'Kantara', which, while praiseworthy on some levels, can reinforce superstition for the common person. He notes that many gurus have their followers watch such films to strengthen their belief in unseen powers, which ultimately benefits the gurus financially. The imagery of snakes is particularly potent for instilling fear, which has an economic logic behind it. People who are scared are more likely to donate large sums of money. In contrast, his foundation asks for contributions based on reason and understanding of the work being done. He concludes that the antidote to superstition is not science, as even scientists can be superstitious, but spirituality (Adhyatma). Spirituality is the light of understanding (Jyoti) that dispels the darkness (Tamas) of ignorance. When there is light, one will not be afraid of a mouse.