Acharya Prashant explains that the disturbance one feels when receiving negative reactions to spiritual content from friends and family stems from the hope that these relationships are not false. This hurt is a realization that the quality of one's social circle is poor and serves as a reminder of who the individual used to be when they were actively close to such people. He notes that the depth of one's bondage is only revealed when one attempts to break free; as long as one remains within the norms of the world, everything seems normal, but the moment one seeks freedom, opposing forces arise to arrest that progress. He advises giving up all expectations from the world, as only expectations can be hurt. Instead of being disturbed, one should study these negative reactions to gain insights into the configuration of the human mind, which ultimately helps in understanding one's own mind.
