Acharya Prashant explains that the desire to be free from thoughts is itself just another thought. Thoughts operate in duality; one cannot exist without its opposite, such as hope without fear or food without hunger. He clarifies that the current state of one's mind is a result of their past. Unresolved issues and unanswered questions from the past manifest as persistent thoughts in the present. While external stimuli may trigger thoughts, the underlying material for agitation already exists within the individual due to past incompleteness and suppressed emotions. To find peace, one must live a life that leaves little for the future and involves minimal internal suppression. He advises against resisting thoughts, as opposition only gives them more energy and longevity. Instead, one should allow thoughts to pass without hatred or craving, effectively exhausting their energy. Acharya Prashant further suggests living a life that is not constantly oriented toward future results or based on calculated relationships. When actions are performed for the sake of future rewards, such as studying only for a job or saving money only for illness, the mind becomes dominated by thought. He encourages spontaneity and immediacy in living, where one acts and speaks naturally without constant deliberation. He critiques the modern education system and the emphasis on IQ, noting that spiritual figures like Kabir Saheb or Shri Krishna did not rely on memory or analysis, which are the basis of standard intelligence tests. True intelligence, according to him, is not about breaking things down through analysis but seeing the whole. Finally, he explains that there is no inherent flaw in thinking, but illness arises when one tries to use thought to achieve things beyond its capacity, such as peace, truth, or love. Thought is appropriate for practical matters, like finding a way out of a room or reducing noise, but it cannot grasp the infinite. He warns that even scientists may fall into the trap of believing that studying matter will eventually lead to ultimate truth. While such pursuits might bring fame or knowledge, they do not bring lasting peace. He concludes that one must distinguish between the proper subjects of thought and those that require simple, silent awareness.