Acharya Prashant explains that a man of knowledge avoids action that leads to miscellaneous places. He defines right dialogue, or 'samvad', as an utterance that brings clarity and truth to oneself and the other. This is the mark of right action. The man of knowledge is always alert, constantly questioning what his thoughts, words, and actions will lead to. He examines whether his intention in a conversation is to bring clarity or to dominate, bully, or coerce the other person. The moment he detects an intention to prove a point or dominate, he withdraws, even in the middle of a sentence. This is the litmus test and a hallmark of honesty. The speaker likens the man of knowledge to a traveler, where every action, word, and thought is a step. He must only step in the direction of his destination, as any other direction is a waste of time and energy. When he realizes he is on the wrong path, he freezes and retreats. In contrast, the man of ignorance dissipates himself, like a block of ice melting into mud. His life force flows away in random directions, leaving little of substance at the end of each day. He squanders his energy and opportunities. Acharya Prashant further explains that life is a constant battle between 'you' (consciousness) and 'your body' (the body-mind complex). The body-mind is deceptive and always makes the first, unpredictable move. The seeker is always on the defensive, needing to successfully defend against the body-mind's tricks every time. The body-mind only needs to win once to derail the seeker. This constant vigilance is 'tapasya' (austerity). Love for freedom, truth, and reality provides the alertness needed to resist these lower tendencies. When one's mental space is occupied by the highest, one will naturally resist anything inferior.