Acharya Prashant explains that the desire to do something to become ego-free is a misunderstanding rooted in worldly education. In the world of objects, action is required to achieve results; however, in the world of the self, doing is a hindrance. He defines ego as the very act of constant doing and thinking, which is often driven by external influences such as society, family, and media. To be free from the ego, one must stop the habitual doing and instead observe and understand their current actions. He emphasizes that understanding and intelligence, rather than external instructions, lead to true freedom.