Acharya Prashant explains that thoughts of envy and malice arise because the mind itself is fundamentally composed of these very elements. He clarifies that it is a misconception to think of the mind as a pure space that gets contaminated by external negative thoughts. Instead, envy and malice are the inherent ingredients of the mind, much like blood is an integral part of the body. These tendencies are not foreign invaders but are present from birth. These inherent tendencies, such as envy, malice, attachment, and aversion, remain dormant until an external stimulus, or a 'spark', ignites them. When this happens, an explosion of these emotions occurs. The speaker emphasizes that the fault lies not with the external spark but with the 'gunpowder'—the inherent negative tendencies—already present within the mind. Since it is impossible to avoid all external triggers, the solution lies in addressing the internal state. The speaker proposes that since the mind is inherently flawed and follows its own conditioned path, the only way forward is to stop associating with it and cease following its impulses. One must realize that the mind is not the true master. By renouncing the company of the mind and choosing to associate with a higher truth, which he metaphorically calls 'nectar', the mind's tendencies lose their energy and become calm. When one stops energizing the mind through association, its negative tendencies become powerless and cool down. They do not disappear entirely but revert to a dormant, seed-like form. This process requires getting accustomed to the 'nectar' of truth until the 'mud' of the mind seems alien and unfamiliar. With continued practice and grace, the speaker suggests, even the seed form of these negative tendencies can eventually be destroyed.