Acharya Prashant discusses the common desire to be selfless and help others, questioning whether one can truly do good without a deep understanding of themselves and the situation. He uses the analogy of changing a fan's design, arguing that one cannot improve or change something without first understanding its fundamental nature. Similarly, if a doctor does not understand a patient's disease, their attempts to help may inadvertently cause harm. He emphasizes that the root of selflessness is the 'self', and without understanding the self and its relationship to others, any attempt at service is misguided. To illustrate the absurdity of unintelligent service, he shares a story about four students who were late to class because they were 'helping' an old woman cross the road. It is revealed that all four were forcing the same woman to cross against her will because she did not want to cross at all. This story highlights that an unintelligent person, despite having good intentions, can become a nuisance. Acharya Prashant concludes that one can only give what they already possess; if one is full of ignorance, they will only spread ignorance. Therefore, the most important priority is to understand oneself and gain something of value before attempting to serve society.