Acharya Prashant observes a group of three sadhus in a temple in Rishikesh at 1 AM, engrossed in singing bhajans. He notes that while the whole world is asleep, these sadhus are not only awake but completely absorbed in themselves, with no one watching or listening. He remarks that the intoxication of a sadhu is unique and that the sadhu has been a remarkable entity in India. Their self-containment, without any desire for an audience, is a key aspect of their state. The speaker explains that the very presence of a sadhu in society serves to show that there are ways to find happiness other than the worldly ones. People in the world seek happiness through external validation, such as performing for an audience to gain applause or money. In contrast, these sadhus are singing Ram bhajans when no one is watching, not for any external reward. The happiness they experience comes from within and is not dependent on anyone's praise or money. This independent happiness is termed 'joy' or 'anand'. The world seeks happiness and often fails to find it, whereas the sadhu seeks something higher than happiness—joy—and attains it. Acharya Prashant further elaborates that the presence of a true sadhu is both a jolt and a lesson for society. It's a jolt because it reveals the flaws in worldly pursuits, and it's a lesson because it demonstrates the right way to find what one truly seeks. He quotes Kabir Saheb on the importance of seeing a sadhu, emphasizing that it is a purifying and transformative experience. He contrasts the sadhus engrossed in the essence of Ram's name with a drunkard on the street, who is also engrossed in his own kind of essence or intoxication. While both are seeking immersion, the sadhus' path elevates their consciousness, whereas the drunkard's path suppresses it. Ultimately, the speaker concludes that one's destiny is determined by the choice of 'ras' (essence) one seeks in life.