Acharya Prashant responds to a question about why he criticizes people who consider themselves 'cool'. He begins by defining the spiritual meaning of 'cool'. He refers to the Gita, where Shri Krishna tells Arjun to become 'vigat-jwar', which means to be free from fever. 'Jwar' or fever signifies being hot, which metaphorically represents mania, impulse, and agitation. Therefore, to be 'vigat-jwar' is to be cool, meaning one who no longer gets a fever, who is not flammable, and who is not ignited by the world's sparks. The speaker clarifies that being cool in this true, spiritual sense is a good thing, and he is not against it. The problem, he explains, is that the people who call themselves 'cool' are not actually cool in this profound sense. His issue is with their dishonesty. They are not cool, yet they claim to be. Inside, hot lava is boiling, but they present themselves as cool. He turns the question back to the questioner, asking, "Why are you not cool?" He points out that these so-called cool people are easily provoked, scared, and lack any real knowledge, both worldly and spiritual. They are fools, not cool. To be truly cool, one needs the company of the one who first taught coolness, Shri Krishna. This means having his knowledge. However, the speaker observes that the 'cool' generation lacks knowledge. They are neither proficient in worldly matters nor in spiritual ones. They cannot even handle simple tasks like paying an electricity bill or opening a bank account. Their idea of coolness is superficial, based on wearing branded clothes, using slang, or being irreverent towards everything, holding nothing sacred. The speaker contrasts this with cultural traditions where playful insults are part of a celebration, which is different from the abusive language used to appear cool. He concludes by stating that true coolness comes from wisdom and spirituality, not from superficial trends, ignorance, or insensitivity.
