In an article from **Republic World**, a controversy arose over claims of “animal fat” in the laddoos offered at the Tirupati temple, leading to an investigation by the Centre. Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister accused the previous administration of using substandard ingredients, which stirred concern among devotees. Acharya Prashant weighed in on the issue, emphasizing the importance of trust in religious practices and the need for selflessness in temple rituals. He called for a deeper examination of the system, highlighting that true religion should be grounded in self-awareness, not emotions or selfish desires.