Acharya Prashant explains that true freedom is not merely a political status or the act of honoring a national flag once a year; it must have a deeper, more significant meaning. He emphasizes that the first step toward real freedom is 'freedom from the past.' This involves moving beyond historical identities, caste affiliations, and outdated scripts that dictate current behavior. While history should be studied as a factual database to avoid repeating mistakes, one must not become a psychological slave to it. He observes that many people today live as walking puppets of the past, lacking an original or fresh perspective on life. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant discusses the need for 'freedom from a scripted future.' He points out that most people's ambitions and desires are not original but are pre-written scripts provided by society, leading to mindless competition for the same goals. He clarifies that while physical security is necessary to support freedom, it should not become a substitute for it, like the security of a bird in a cage. True greatness is synonymous with freedom, and seeking it is the essential nature of every living being. He critiques the modern obsession with 'financial freedom,' noting that without understanding one's inner bondages, wealth alone cannot provide liberation. Acharya Prashant also highlights the importance of 'freedom from irrationality' and 'worldly ignorance.' He argues that humans are distinguished from animals by their ability to reason and understand, yet many choose to live based on emotions, superstitions, and false confidence. He stresses that Indians need to respect factual knowledge and self-knowledge (Atma-Gyan). Without inner freedom and self-observation, political freedom remains superficial. He concludes by stating that instead of just celebrating Independence Day as a social norm or a holiday, individuals should honestly inquire into their own state of bondage and strive for the inner liberation described in scriptures like the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.