The series also comments on how spirituality is commodified. The temple’s donation boxes, the yoga apps, the online courses—all are criticized as distractions from real inner work.

Episode 8 ended with Siddharth walking away from the monastery, his head shaved but his heart consumed by Kama (desire) and Krodha (anger). The tagline flashed on screen: "When the Buddha fights, who prays for the sinner?"

The success of Episode 9 relies heavily on its cast performances: Role in Episode 9 Performance Impact