Acharya Prashant explains that the essence of religion is to know completely, which begins with genuine inquiry. He observes that most people have lost their capacity for curiosity because they have been conditioned to accept religious stories and traditions without question. Using the example of the story of Kaliya Naag, he points out that people focus on the literal narrative rather than seeking the profound internal meanings and symbols. This lack of inquiry in religious matters reflects a deeper failure to question the repetitive and mechanical nature of one's own life. When a person accepts stories without understanding, they also accept a life of social conformity—earning, marrying, and dying—without ever realizing the absurdity of such an existence.