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The provided video, an excerpt from "Chapter 2 Introspective meditation on achieving security," from the book, "Introspective meditations for complete contentment (Santosha)" by Dr. Manoj Sharma, discusses the fundamental human need for security while also acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of life. The author examines the multifaceted nature of security, including the desire for material needs, financial stability, and protection from harm, citing figures like John Steinbeck and Helen Keller to present contrasting views on whether complete security is attainable. Furthermore, the piece explores the shared individual and societal responsibility in achieving security, incorporating the perspective of Ban Ki-Moon on welfare and development as key components. The chapter identifies money as a primary source of security—stressing the importance of effort, saving, and avoiding crippling debt—and highlights social support (family and friends), categorized into emotional, informational, appraisal, and instrumental types, as another critical element. Finally, the text advises on realistically appraising threats by challenging irrational fears and concludes with a caution from Jiddu Krishnamurti that absolute security can lead to complacency, summarizing the discussion with five key points for introspective meditation on the subject.