Acharya Prashant distinguishes between two levels of happiness: a lower-order happiness derived from satisfying material desires, which he likens to scratching an itch, and a higher-order happiness found in the state of being free from such itches altogether. Citing the Upanishads, he explains that true happiness exists only in the infinite and cannot be found in small, petty things. He asserts that while animals may be satisfied with basic comforts, the human spirit inherently seeks something deeper, and attempting to find fulfillment in material possessions often leads to internal hypocrisy and self-deception. He further argues that the pursuit of happiness is a futile endeavor and suggests that individuals should instead seek meaning and purpose. A life driven by a significant purpose allows one to transcend the preoccupation with pleasure and pain. This pursuit of meaning is fundamentally a pursuit of internal freedom. Acharya Prashant clarifies that opting out of the societal race for material success does not mean choosing a lazy life; rather, it requires intense internal labor and honesty to live a life that is truly meaningful and free from bondage.