Acharya Prashant challenges the conventional understanding of patriotism, arguing that most people equate their country with a mere geographical division of land or a piece of real estate. He points out that being territorial is an animal instinct and that a patriotism based solely on land is superficial and hypocritical. He highlights the irony of people claiming to be patriots while evading taxes, spoiling public property, and living in ignorance. He asserts that such a 'rotten' form of patriotism is limited to social media posts or cheering for sports teams without any real understanding of what the nation represents. He further explains that India should not be defined by boundaries that can be redrawn or by a passport, but by the intelligence and truth that first emerged from this land. To him, India represents the first intelligent words of humanity and the profound understanding of the self. He suggests that anyone who lives with intelligence and understanding, regardless of their nationality, is a true Indian, while those living a 'common,' ignorant life do not deserve the title. He encourages the audience to move beyond borrowed beliefs and to strive for brilliance and real understanding rather than being part of a mindless crowd.