Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of dealing with deep-seated, revengeful thoughts. He explains that the feeling of revenge stems from remembering a past wrong and wanting to retaliate. He questions whether the original act that caused the hurt was of a high level. If it were a noble act, one would not think of revenge. Therefore, the act itself was of a low level, and by repeatedly dwelling on it, one brings their own mind down to that same low level in the present. The level of one's thoughts determines the level of their mind and consciousness. Instead of remembering something bad to seek revenge, one could remember something inspiring from the past, which would elevate their present consciousness, bringing enthusiasm, truth, and clarity. By constantly thinking about revenge, one is spoiling the present moment. The past incident is over, but by holding onto it, one is causing more harm to oneself than the original offender did. The greatest damage is not what the enemy did in the past, but what one is doing to oneself now by remembering it. The enemy would be pleased to see that their inflicted wound is still causing pain. The most fitting response, and the truest revenge, is to leave the hurt behind and forget it completely. This is how the one who inflicted the wound is truly defeated. This tendency to hold onto grudges is a characteristic of a downward-moving ego. The ego is afraid of heights because elevation leads to its dissolution. It finds comfort in clinging to low-level incidents, thoughts, and people, which prevents it from engaging with higher, more meaningful purposes. The ego, engrossed in its internal fire of revenge, has no interest in the beauty of nature or the wisdom of scriptures. The choice is whether to be your own friend or your own worst enemy. The fire of revenge is not cooled by retaliation but by light, knowledge, understanding, and truth. The desire for revenge is not for peace but to preserve the ego.