Acharya Prashant explains that the strength of the 'lion' (representing desirelessness or truth) and the 'elephant' (representing the senses or distractions) is not objective but is determined entirely by the observer. He asserts that these two entities do not exist independently; rather, they are part of a dualistic paradigm where the experiencer breathes life into them. The power of the 'sense elephant' comes from the individual who acts as its mahout or controller. If the senses seem overwhelming, it is because the individual has chosen to favor them over the lion. He uses the analogy of a seesaw to illustrate that one's intention determines which side gravitates and which side levitates. He further explains that the individual is the ultimate decision-maker, represented by a constant 'I' that invests its strength into either the lion or the elephant. If one feels like a puppet of Maya (illusion), it is only because they have consented to it. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that spirituality is not about external muscles or machines, but about the realization of one's own power and intention. He uses a humorous analogy of a driver holding the handbrake while various spiritual paths like Yoga, Bhakti, Karma, and Gyana try to push the car. He concludes that no spiritual practice can help someone who is determined to stay stuck; 'lioness' is the decision to be helped, while 'elephantness' is the decision to remain as one is.