Acharya Prashant acknowledges the historical reality of discrimination and exploitation faced by the Dalit community within the religious sphere. He emphasizes that this is not a modern conspiracy but a factual historical truth where a large section of the population was denied equality and education. He stresses the importance of honestly acknowledging this past to move forward. However, he cautions against labeling current leaders as conspirators, noting that their resentment stems from deep-seated historical wounds and specific texts that promoted birth-based discrimination. He introduces a crucial distinction between Shruti and Smriti literature. Shruti represents timeless philosophy and spiritual inquiry into the nature of the self and suffering, which remains universally applicable regardless of time or social status. In contrast, Smriti consists of man-made laws, stories, and social codes that are bound to specific historical contexts and can become obsolete. He argues that while Smriti texts may contain problematic elements that should be left behind, the philosophical wisdom of Shruti, such as the Ashtavakra Gita, provides the necessary tools for liberation from mental conditioning. Acharya Prashant explains that all human beings, irrespective of their background, are bound by biological and social conditioning. He posits that the ultimate goal of both Vedanta and Buddhism is liberation from this internal mental trash. He encourages individuals to focus on the truth that leads to freedom rather than getting entangled in names or specific traditions. He highlights that the current era is one of misinformation, where hatred is easily spread through technology. Therefore, he calls upon his followers to take responsibility for spreading authentic knowledge to counter this negativity and foster a sense of shared humanity.