Acharya Prashant explains that the true test of love is the presence of freedom. Love that takes away freedom or creates bondage is not love at all; true love liberates. He distinguishes between attachment and love by relating them to the brain and intelligence. Attachment is the nature of the material brain, while love is the inherent nature of intelligence. While freedom is available 'here and now,' realizing it requires effort because of our long-standing conditioning and lack of practice in being free. He uses the analogy of an eye that has remained closed for years; even though opening it is a natural act, it requires effort and physiotherapy to overcome the stiffness caused by past habits.