Acharya Prashant explains that hope is inherently comparative, representing the desire for a state better than the current one. He asserts that happiness and sorrow are not opposites; rather, happiness is merely a relative reduction in suffering. Using examples of academic marks and financial status, he illustrates how individuals constantly compare themselves to those slightly ahead, which perpetuates a sense of lack. He references Buddha's teaching that life is suffering, noting that the human tendency to abandon any current situation for a perceived better alternative proves that the present state is fundamentally unsatisfactory. He further explains that people often cling to suffering due to fear, ego, or a desire to prove their worth, much like holding onto a burning coal. Regarding spiritual bliss, he clarifies that it is not a specific state but a condition where one remains untroubled by circumstances. He warns against the pollution of the mind, which occurs when one inappropriately mixes the material world with their inner being. Finally, he states that true liberation is beyond the choice of effort or non-effort; a liberated person acts rightly without being bound by alternatives.