Acharya Prashant explains that an intelligent man is a total man who does not live in subsets or confine himself to one thing. He argues that the concept of passion is often misunderstood; the word itself originates from 'pain' and implies a state of suffering or deprivation. An intelligent person does not live by passion but lives every moment intensely and deeply, regardless of the situation. This intelligence allows for a state of joy that is distinct from mere laughter or happiness. Even in moments of sadness, an intelligent person understands the situation, and there is a subtle joy in that understanding, much like the faint smile depicted on statues of Buddha.
