Acharya Prashant explains that the ego exists because of one's identification with birth. As long as an individual considers themselves as someone who was born and will die, the ego will persist. He clarifies that the 'I' does not possess the ego; rather, the 'I' itself is the ego. This ego is defined by being localized in time and space, which leads to inherent limitations and suffering. Because a person is restricted to a specific location and time, they cannot be everywhere or correct the past, which fuels desire. All desires are essentially reactions to these limitations of time and space. Acharya Prashant notes that if one were the entire universe at all times, there would be nothing left to desire. He describes the human condition as an inevitable limitation and references saints who suggest that while human birth is not inherently a great event, one must now use it to strive for liberation. Liberation is defined as freedom from the cycle of birth, rebirth, and death. He concludes by advising that since birth has already occurred, one should live in a way directed toward freedom rather than strengthening one's bondages.