Acharya Prashant explains that whatever a person believes to be right, they will do everything possible to achieve it, and they cannot be stopped. This is a fundamental principle. He advises against regretting past actions done out of self-interest, as those actions were based on the consciousness of that time. Judging past actions with present consciousness is not beneficial. Instead, it is more fruitful to focus on the question, "What is truly right?" because one's self-interest is always associated with what one perceives as right. The speaker clarifies that being selfish is not the problem; everyone is selfish, as the ego needs to be for its survival. The real issue lies in not understanding one's true self-interest. The notion of knowing what is right but doing what is wrong is an illusion. In reality, a person always acts based on an internal calculation of what is most beneficial at that moment. The fault is not in being selfish but in a flawed valuation of what constitutes true benefit versus cost. For instance, if the perceived benefit of a right action is 100 but the cost is 150, the internal calculation will lead one to avoid that action. He distinguishes spirituality from morality. Morality deals with good versus bad, whereas spirituality is about 'Bodh' or realization—understanding what is truly good for oneself. The way to live, he suggests, is the relentless pursuit of enlightened self-interest. Once you understand what is truly right for you, you must pursue it steadfastly, regardless of the cost or consequences. This clarity and understanding take time to develop, and one must give oneself that time.
