Acharya Prashant explains that a human being is a unique combination of a physical body, which is animalistic in nature, and a divine consciousness that seeks liberation. Referring to a story from Sage Vashistha to Shri Ram, he describes a beast that constantly harms itself, symbolizing how humans cause their own suffering through the mind. He clarifies that the physical body does not understand the concepts of bondage or freedom; it is the consciousness within that feels trapped and restless. The fundamental problem arises because the consciousness identifies itself with the body, mistaking the 'shackles' for its own limbs. This identification leads to a state of helplessness where one desires freedom but remains attached to the very things that bind them. He further elaborates that the term 'animal' refers to that which chooses the physical and material over the spiritual. While the body is concerned with survival, security, and comfort, the consciousness within seeks something beyond the material. Acharya Prashant compares this situation to a diamond fallen into a pit of filth or a person trapped in a swamp. He emphasizes that humans are born into bondage and the true purpose of life is to work toward cutting these ties. Quoting Kabir Saheb, he notes that the 'diamond' of the soul is lost in the 'trash' of the physical body. He concludes that one must recognize this mismatch between the divine consciousness and the animalistic body to begin the journey toward true liberation.