Acharya Prashant explains that human suffering and inner conflict are proof that we are not merely mechanical entities or machines. If a person were entirely mechanical, they would never experience distress, depression, or the urge to question their existence. Unlike a machine, which follows its programming without remorse or curiosity, a human being feels guilt and dissatisfaction even when society applauds their external success. This internal voice, which suggests that life should be different from its current conditioned state, indicates that our true nature is distinct from our social conditioning, education, and physical body. He further clarifies the concept of 'Pragya' (wisdom) as a state of the intellect. While the ordinary mind seeks to increase its own burden and size through constant stimulation, 'Pragya' is that refined state of intellect that moves toward peace and self-dissolution. It is essentially a state of right understanding or 'Sadbuddhi' where the intellect seeks to surrender its egoic nature.
