Acharya Prashant explains that the feeling of sadness is an inevitable but temporary experience that occurs during the dissolution of the ego. He describes this sadness as the ego's last recourse, where it attempts to survive by pleading for mercy and evoking sympathy, much like a harmful virus trying to remain in the body. He warns that this sentimentality is a form of foolishness rather than true sensitivity, and one must not be swayed by it. Many individuals who can withstand fear often succumb to tears and guilt, which are powerful weapons used by the ego to maintain its hold. He emphasizes that wisdom involves knowing when to heal and when to kill the ego ruthlessly and without hesitation. He distinguishes between common sentimentality and true compassion, noting that compassion can sometimes appear cruel to the observer. Using the examples of Shri Krishna and the Sikh Gurus, he illustrates that compassion does not exclude the necessity of destruction or battle when required. He concludes by advising that one should remain alert to the games of the ego, such as guilt and pity, and proceed with the necessary inner work despite the onset of sadness.