Acharya Prashant explains that human ignorance is the root cause behind the transformation of anti-ritualistic teachings into idol-centric religions. He observes that humans are naturally inclined toward the physical and material from birth, seeking security in things they can touch, see, or hold. This 'childish intellect' treats even the supreme truth as a material object, leading to the creation of idols and rituals even for those teachers, like Shri Buddha, who explicitly spoke against them. He clarifies that while love requires knowledge, common human emotions are often just animalistic attachments or 'sentiments' used to justify the preservation of material symbols over spiritual wisdom.
