Acharya Prashant explains that the mind inherently functions within duality, constantly forming judgments, opinions, and images. He clarifies that the one who is affected by suffering and the one who perceives that suffering are the same entity. Suffering is not an objective quantity that can be measured or reduced; rather, it is a subjective experience. Even if external circumstances change—such as gaining wealth or status—the intensity of suffering remains the same because the ego that perceives and judges the suffering also evolves alongside those changes. Therefore, seeking to reduce suffering through external means is merely an illusion. He further asserts that liberation from suffering does not mean its disappearance, but rather understanding its true nature. The world is inherently characterized by suffering, and as long as one is part of the world, suffering will persist. However, through understanding, one can become established in a dimension beyond the reach of both pleasure and pain. Acharya Prashant warns against the simplistic approach of giving up pleasure to avoid pain, as this leads to a state of emotional numbness. True non-duality is not found by escaping duality, but by engaging deeply with it to reach a point where both pleasure and pain become irrelevant.