Acharya Prashant explains that every action must be performed with awareness and a clear understanding of the value it adds to one's life. He emphasizes that there are two types of value: gross (material) and subtle (internal). While material gains like money and status are easy to quantify, internal growth, such as clarity of vision and mental health, is more significant. He asserts that true success involves a balance between external prosperity and internal richness, as the two are not mutually exclusive. A person who achieves this balance while remaining unattached to internal bonds is considered 'Jivan Mukt' or liberated while living. Addressing the pursuit of career and money, Acharya Prashant clarifies that spirituality is not for those who run away from work, but for those who are active and ambitious. He suggests that work should be used as a tool for self-discovery and to identify one's weaknesses or 'vikars'. By taking on large challenges, an individual confronts their ego and internal flaws. He highlights that the highest form of action is to undertake a massive task without any personal self-interest or greed. Using the example of Shri Krishna and Arjun in the Mahabharata, he explains that Arjun was urged to fight the greatest battle not for kingdom or revenge, but because it was his 'Dharma'. Finally, the speaker warns that if a person fights a battle with a selfish motive, they are destined to lose because their self-interest makes them vulnerable to being manipulated or 'bought' by the opposition. He concludes that one must engage in significant work in the world, but the primary focus should be on internal transformation and selfless service. Spirituality does not mean abandoning the world; rather, it means living in the world with a focus on the soul and performing one's duties with excellence and without personal attachment.
