Acharya Prashant explains that enlightenment is often sought by a mind that is not at peace, filled with thoughts, desires, fears, and material attachments. He defines the 'body' in wisdom literature as a symbol for all material things, including names, forms, and concepts. The mind's suffering arises because it is composed of these material limitations, and it mistakenly tries to achieve enlightenment through accumulation rather than emptying itself. The ego often blocks enlightenment to protect its own existence, viewing the truth as a threat to its established patterns and world. Using the story of Suigo and his disciple, Acharya Prashant illustrates how a master must be cleverer than the ego's defense mechanisms. When the disciple is told to meditate or face death, his self-interest in protecting his life (the body) is used to stop him from blocking enlightenment. The master reveals that the very effort to protect the self is what causes suffering and prevents peace. By showing that the truth is the only real protector of what is healthy, the master helps the disciple drop his resistance. Enlightenment occurs when the mind realizes that its own protective efforts are destructive and finally allows the truth to enter.