Acharya Prashant explains that the mind does not grasp at useless things; rather, it pursues things that hold value for different parts of our fragmented identity. He asserts that humans are not a single entity but are composed of at least three distinct parts: the physical body, the egoistic mind (subtle body), and the core self or soul. The physical body is driven by biological needs like food, sleep, and reproduction, operating like a machine or a 'foolish neighbor' that knows nothing of morality or spirituality. The egoistic mind seeks status, prestige, wealth, and security, constantly striving to inflate its own importance even in spiritual settings like temples.