Acharya Prashant addresses a question about why lust exists if saints have deemed it wrong. He explains that lust is a natural phenomenon, a product of Nature (Prakriti), not something created by God. It belongs to the body, not to the 'you' which is consciousness. The fundamental error lies in identifying with the body and its urges, thinking that the body's lust is your lust. The body is an instrument, a machine with its own pre-programmed functions and an expiry date. Its purpose, given by Nature, is to procreate and continue the species, for which lust is a necessary tool. This is not inherently wrong for the body, but it becomes a source of suffering when you, the consciousness, get entangled in the body's affairs. To illustrate this, Acharya Prashant uses the analogy of a car and its driver. A car has a horn and a bumper for its safety and movement, which are useful for the car. However, if the driver identifies himself as the car and makes it his life's purpose to honk and bump into things, that is a mistake. Similarly, there must be a distinction between you (consciousness) and your body. The body has its own intentions and processes, such as needing to go to the restroom, eat, or sleep. Your central intention, however, is different; it is the satisfaction of consciousness. The body's needs and urges must be given their proper, lower place in the hierarchy of priorities. He further cites Kabir Saheb, who compared bodily urges to a hungry dog. You must throw it a piece of bread to quiet it, otherwise it will keep barking and bothering you. However, this doesn't mean you should put the dog on your lap and make it the center of your life. The same applies to lust and other bodily functions. They need to be managed, but not made the purpose of life. The saints condemned lust for those who made it their master and put it on a pedestal. A proper, balanced relationship with the body is essential. You cannot completely ignore it, as it will cause trouble, but you also cannot give it too much importance. If you manage it correctly, the body can be a good servant and a helpful friend in achieving higher goals in life. The key is to give the body its rightful place, which is subordinate to consciousness.