Acharya Prashant explains that priorities are not objective but are determined by the state of one's mind and conditioning. He points out that what an individual considers a priority is often imposed by external forces and depends entirely on their self-concept, such as nationality or personal desires. He argues that as long as one remains a product of conditioning, their priorities are predetermined and lack true autonomy. He clarifies that the word 'prior' refers to that which exists before or higher than the mind. Therefore, the only authentic priority is the truth. A truly honest person does not have a list of personal priorities but instead follows the truth fearlessly, wherever it may lead. By making truth the singular priority, one transcends the shifting occupations and engagements of the conditioned mind.
