Acharya Prashant explains that concentration is inherently linked to distraction because it is a product of the mind's duality and internal conflict. He describes concentration as a form of tension and a 'civil war' within the mind, where one part of the mind tries to force another part to focus against its natural tendencies. This effort leads to exhaustion because it involves fighting against oneself. He contrasts this with attention, which he describes as a state of immersion and love where no effort is required. While concentration is forced and exclusionary, attention is a composed state of mind that does not exclude anything. He further clarifies that concentration is driven by the ego's motives of fear and greed. The mind concentrates effortlessly on things it perceives as dangerous, like a cobra or a lion, or things it finds seductive and beneficial to its tendencies. In these instances, concentration happens naturally without complaint. However, when the object of focus does not align with the mind's existing tendencies, such as a textbook, the mind resists, leading to the struggle people commonly identify as a lack of concentration. Ultimately, concentration is a function of the conditioned mind, whereas attention is a different quality of being altogether.