Acharya Prashant discusses a story involving Shri Ramakrishna, who refused a large sum of money from a devotee. Shri Ramakrishna explained that accepting unnecessary money would cause his mind to dwell on it, and even if the mind floats above worldly attractions like oil on water, prolonged contact eventually leads to corruption. Acharya Prashant clarifies that money itself is not the issue, but rather the concept of 'need.' He defines a real need as anything that helps an individual reach God or serve a divine purpose. He cites examples like Madan Mohan Malaviya, who collected vast funds to build a university, and Kabir Saheb, who earned only enough to sustain his devotional life and basic necessities.
