Acharya Prashant explains that momentum is only a characteristic of movement and continuity, which applies to inattention rather than attention. He clarifies that attention is like light in a room; it remains constant regardless of whether there is chaos or peace within that space. Inattention comes and goes, but attention is not something new that arrives; it is always present. The speaker addresses the question of why the 'I' or the ego returns after moments of its absence, suggesting that the 'I' is synonymous with inattention. He emphasizes that the solution to inattention cannot be found through memory or intellectualizing the past. Acharya Prashant asserts that one must confront the 'I' or the state of inattention the moment it arises. He uses the analogy of catching a mouse, stating it can only be caught when it is physically present, not through the memory of it. When inattention or foolishness occurs, one should immediately question its source and purpose. By asking oneself what is truly desired during moments of restlessness or disturbance, the falseness of the agitation is revealed. He concludes that most disturbances are unnecessary and vanish when one directly confronts the mind's demands and realizes they are often baseless.