Acharya Prashant explains that human beings are unique in their constant search for enjoyment, often treating it as something separate from their daily activities. He clarifies that true joy, or 'Anand', is not something that can be achieved through actions or external acquisitions. Unlike material objects or places, joy is an internal state that precedes action. He emphasizes that joy is our inherent nature and cannot be lost; it only becomes hidden under layers of worldly pursuits, such as the constant oscillation between seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. This constant 'running' after happiness actually distances a person from the joy that is already present within them. He distinguishes between 'happiness', which is dependent on external circumstances and opposites, and 'joy', which is the state of being settled and still within oneself. Acharya Prashant further discusses how people mistakenly believe that increasing their activities or wealth will lead to joy. He suggests that joy is found by reducing unnecessary burdens and complexities rather than adding to them. He uses the analogy of removing heavy blankets to find a hidden key to illustrate that joy is uncovered by stripping away the ego and artificiality. He asserts that joy is 'priceless' because it cannot be bought with any amount of money; money can only buy artificiality. True joy is simple, ordinary, and lacks any pretension. It manifests in the smallest, most ordinary acts of life, like drinking tea or eating bread, when done with a clear and present mind. He concludes by urging the listeners to recognize and discard their own 'fake' personas and social masks, as these are the very things that suppress their natural, joyful state.