Acharya Prashant explains that one must learn to stand with pride before the world and not live like a beggar with an open mouth and outstretched hands. He states that a fire started with kerosene cannot be extinguished by adding more kerosene; similarly, the problems caused by the false self cannot be solved by adding more layers to it. The things of the world, which exist within the three gunas of Prakriti, cannot provide the ultimate peace one yearns for. While the body may get food and clothes, the deeper restlessness will remain. Chanting for more and more worldly things is futile because your false existence is the problem, and strengthening it will not bring a solution. The speaker narrates an anecdote about Shri Ramakrishna Paramahansa and his guru, Totapuri. Shri Ramakrishna, a devout worshipper of Mother Kali, could not find peace. Totapuri explained that what he worships, though very high, is still with form (sakar), and all forms are creations of one's own mind. He instructed Shri Ramakrishna to mentally take a sword and cut the image of the Mother. When Shri Ramakrishna hesitated, Totapuri used a piece of glass to make a mark on his forehead, prompting him to finally wield the mental sword. This story illustrates the importance of transcending even the highest forms of attachment to reach the formless (nirakar), which is the only way to find peace. Acharya Prashant further elaborates that our relationships with the world are often flawed, categorizing them into three types: being a sinner, a debtor, or a customer. We are either feeling guilty and seeking atonement, feeling obligated to fulfill duties, or trying to transact for pleasure. He gives an example of a gift's value being perceived differently by the giver and the receiver, leading both to feel the other is a fraud. This transactional nature, where both parties keep their own accounts, prevents true love. He asserts that in our relationships, we are constantly playing one of these three roles, none of which can be love. To resolve this, one must establish a correct relationship with the world, which is rooted in dignity and true self-respect. This self-respect comes from the Atma (the Self), not the ego. Spirituality is about this dignity. One should either give freely without keeping a memory of it, or be clear about the transaction from the beginning. One must not stand before the world as a criminal, a debtor, or a customer. This is the path to awakening the Atma and being established in it.