Acharya Prashant explains that aggressiveness is not the central issue but a symptom of a deeper ignorance. He suggests that focusing solely on aggression as the primary problem is a mistake because all problems are interrelated. When one identifies a specific issue like jealousy or aggression, they often ignore a whole set of accompanying problems such as ambition, fear, or competitiveness. He emphasizes that these problems do not exist in isolation; rather, they form a web that dominates the entire mind. Therefore, it is false to claim that only one part of the mind is diseased while the rest remains healthy. The mind functions as a unified whole, meaning that sickness in one area of life inevitably manifests in others. He further clarifies that difficulties in professional life or a lack of love for nature are indicators of a broader internal condition. Acharya Prashant compares aggression to a fever, which is merely an indication of an underlying imbalance rather than the illness itself. He advises against trying to observe oneself during moments of intense anger, as it is practically difficult. Instead, one should observe the so-called normal and settled moments of daily life, such as routine chores, shopping, or social interactions. By looking at these moments, it becomes easier to see how the mind is actually functioning without the overwhelming force of a crisis. To truly understand the nature of one's problems, one must set aside self-diagnosis and look at life in its totality. By observing small, day-to-day activities and internal reactions—such as how one feels about others' achievements or their own insecurities—the all-pervasive nature of the disease becomes apparent. Acharya Prashant concludes that discovering the full extent of this illusion is a necessary step toward achieving freedom from it. He encourages an approach of looking at the healthy portions of life to see how the underlying issues infect every aspect of one's existence, rather than focusing on a single symptom.
