Acharya Prashant explains that the ego is synonymous with the sense of being a separate, born individual. He asserts that as long as one identifies as a person who was born and will die, the ego will persist. The ego is defined by its localization in time and space, which inherently creates limitations. This limitation is the root of human suffering, as one cannot be in multiple places or times simultaneously to control or correct events. All human desires are essentially reactions to these spatial and temporal limitations; if one were the entire universe at all times, no desire would remain. He describes the human condition as an inevitable state of limitation. Referring to the wisdom of saints, he notes that while human birth itself is not considered a great occurrence due to the inherent suffering it brings, one must now make the best use of it. The goal of life should be liberation, which is defined as freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Acharya Prashant concludes by advising that since birth has already occurred, one must live cautiously and direct their life toward freedom rather than strengthening their bondages.