Acharya Prashant clarifies that pleasure is inherently derived from external objects and subjects, refuting the notion that it is merely a reflection of one's own self. He explains that spirituality is not about finding pleasure within oneself, but rather about liberation from both pleasure and pain. He criticizes the common spiritual narrative that promises a 'greater' or 'eternal' inner pleasure, arguing that such teachings only fuel the ego's greed. True spirituality considers pleasure as something to be transcended because it is small and never sufficient to satisfy the human condition.