Acharya Prashant explains that one should not suppress their desires but rather channelize them intelligently toward a state of choicelessness. He asserts that no desire is inherently bad; the key lies in how one directs it. For instance, if one desires companionship, they should seek an intelligent partner who can lead them toward awareness. He emphasizes that the journey to the self must start from the ego and travel through the path of desire, as the mind cannot be bypassed. Using the example of revenge, he suggests that the highest form of revenge is not physical harm but the dissolution of the opponent's ego through love, which is a more profound 'death' for the ego. He further discusses how ancient traditions like Tantra recognized the power of desire, suggesting that even an act like sex can be transformed into meditation through full awareness. Acharya Prashant advises making the mind a friend by integrating spiritual practices into everyday desires and activities. Whether it is traveling to the mountains or playing a sport, one should strive for excellence and use these activities as mediums for development. He concludes by stating that choices are always relative to one's current state of consciousness; therefore, one must make the most intelligent choice possible from where they currently stand to move one step forward.
