Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of young people not taking the pandemic seriously, dismissing their behavior as "cheap heroism" learned from bad movies. He explains that this kind of behavior prioritizes emotions and tendencies over intelligence and discretion. He calls it mere showmanship and empty rhetoric, predicting that these same young people will be the first to panic when the disease affects those around them. He clarifies that while young people might not die from the virus, they do get sick and have to endure fourteen days of suffering. He strongly questions the humanity of those who show no regard for their parents and grandparents. In a country like India with many joint families, a young person who becomes a carrier of the virus effectively becomes the "cause of death" for all the elders in their home. He gives an example of a grandson who goes out for some "heroism" and brings back the virus, which may not kill him but could kill his grandmother. He laments the lack of humanity in people who are not even considerate towards their own elders. Regarding the use of force by the police, Acharya Prashant states that all actions must be legal. He argues that a mind that doesn't understand reason or use its own discretion can only be controlled by fear, leaving no other alternative. To prevent such individuals from becoming a danger to others, the use of force is necessary if required. However, he emphasizes that this must be done within the bounds of the law, and police should not act on their own whims. While special powers may be needed, they must not be misused. On the topic of humorous videos about the virus, he says that laughing is a good thing as it can signify not taking the body-related game of Maya seriously, which is commendable. However, he adds a crucial condition: this laughter should not cease when disease and death are all around. He challenges people to laugh not just when other countries are suffering, but to maintain that laughter even when they themselves are sick and surrounded by the dance of death. Only then, he says, would it prove they have real substance.
