Acharya Prashant explains a verse from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7, Verse 21), which states, "I am situated as the Supreme Soul in the heart of every living being. As soon as one desires to worship some demigod, I make his faith steady so that he can devote himself to that particular deity." He clarifies that all gods and goddesses (devi-devta) are representations of the consumable objects (bhogya padarth) found in the world and nature. Humans created these deities by personifying natural forces and powers. For instance, to interact with the phenomenon of water, humans created the personality of Varun, the god of water. Similarly, to relate to the force of fire, which can be both beneficial and destructive, the personality of Agni Dev, the fire god, was conceived. This personification allows humans to form a relationship, communicate, and negotiate with these forces. Every deity, therefore, represents a particular human desire. The desire for knowledge is personified as Saraswati, and the desire for wealth as Lakshmi. The distinct personalities of these deities correspond to the different natures of the worldly objects they represent. Thus, when the verse mentions worshipping a deity, it refers to the pursuit of any desired object in the world. The mind is inherently filled with desires and constantly runs after things it can perceive or imagine. This restless running is a universal human condition, irrespective of background, and is the cause of suffering. Acharya Prashant explains that there are two ways to stop this constant running of the mind. The first is through deep understanding, realizing that what the mind seeks cannot be found in the manifest world, a path taken by very few. The second, more common path is through disillusionment. Shri Krishna's strategy, as explained in the verse, is to facilitate this second path. He strengthens one's faith in their desires, encouraging a focused and intense pursuit. The purpose is to help the individual quickly achieve their goal, only to discover its ultimate futility. This experience leads to heartbreak and frustration, which in turn makes the person ready to receive the Truth. This is akin to the Upanishadic concept of being 'destroyed' by coming close to the Guru to realize the Truth. Therefore, when Shri Krishna says he strengthens a devotee's faith in a particular deity, he is, through his divine play (Yogmaya), intensifying their desire for a worldly object. This is done so that the person pursues it with full force, achieves it, experiences its emptiness, and becomes disillusioned. This disillusionment is crucial because only a person whose hopes in the world are shattered is truly ready for the Truth and liberation (mukti). By helping fulfill worldly desires, Krishna accelerates the process of realizing their futility, which is a necessary step to break free from the cycle of birth and death.