Acharya Prashant explains that mind control, as described by Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, is not about suppression but about guiding the mind toward its highest potential, which is the Atma. The mind is inherently restless and foolish because it chooses to exist in a state of separation rather than its natural, peaceful state of timelessness. While the mind's Prakriti (material nature) is cyclical and characterized by movement and conflict, its true nature is one of settlement and closure. The mind is constantly caught between the allure of Maya (illusion) and the beckoning of its own nature, represented by figures like Shri Krishna.