Acharya Prashant addresses the question of why the Hindu community, despite its ancient roots and large population, appears weak and faces oppression globally. He explains that any religion stands on three fundamental pillars: its scriptures, its great spiritual figures or incarnations, and the unwavering faith of its followers that the religion leads to truth and liberation. He argues that for Hindus, all three pillars have been severely compromised. The first pillar, scriptures, is neglected; most Hindus are unfamiliar with the Upanishads and Vedanta, which are the core of their faith. He notes that while trivial books are easily available, authentic spiritual texts are hard to find because there is no demand from the community itself.