Acharya Prashant explains that the concept of free will, as commonly understood, is often an illusion rooted in mental conditioning and bodily functions. He clarifies that what most people perceive as freedom is merely the ability to choose from a limited set of preordained options dictated by their physical and mental state. True freedom, or the state of a Jivanmukt, is not about having more choices but about transcending the ego and acting with a sense of 'justness' or Sahajata. In this state, the need for calculation or reasoning disappears because the individual 'just knows' what is correct, acting in accordance with reality rather than personal whims. He uses the analogy of a puppet show to distinguish between the conditioned mind and the realized self. The 'kiddo' (the mind) is emotionally reactive to the show, while 'Papa' (the realized self) watches both the show and the kiddo with a sense of detached delight. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that while the realized person acts without the burden of decision-making, common individuals must use thought as a tool to examine their conditioning. He warns against mistaking impulsive, conditioned reactions for 'intuitive' or 'heart-based' actions, noting that the ego often co-opts spiritual language to defend its habits. Regarding 'cosmic necessity', Acharya Prashant advises against trying to intellectually grasp what the universe wants. He suggests that the highest form of action is simply to stop acting out of limited personal desires and fancies. By dismissing the false personal self, one naturally aligns with existence. He concludes that true free will is the empowerment to remain in a state of delight and clarity regardless of external conditions, effectively settling all decisions in the light of timelessness.