Acharya Prashant addresses the dilemma of facing obstacles and social backlash while performing selfless service. He explains that when one attempts to help others, they must necessarily form a relationship with them. While the helper's heart knows the purity of their intent, the world often misinterprets these actions through the lens of its own selfishness and suspicion. He emphasizes that true service is difficult because it requires getting close to those in need, which often reveals their arrogance and ignorance rather than just their suffering. People often seek help to fulfill their selfish desires, and when a true helper points out that the cause of their suffering lies within themselves, they react with hostility. Acharya Prashant further elaborates that love and social prestige rarely go together. He uses the metaphor of Baba Farid to illustrate the choice between keeping one's reputation clean and maintaining love. He asserts that anyone truly helping the world must be prepared to receive insults and accusations instead of gratitude. He suggests that a helper needs a 'chest of steel' to endure the inevitable attacks from those they seek to benefit. Finally, he advises that while one should continue to do good, they must also use wisdom and strategy to protect themselves from unnecessary harm, ensuring they remain capable of continuing their work without being destroyed by the world's negativity.
