Acharya Prashant addresses the inevitability of pain in the human condition, explaining that pain exists whether one loves or does not love. He describes the human personality as a mass of resistance, prejudices, and expectations identified as the ego. Suffering arises when the ego grows because it leads to more division and rejection. Conversely, when the ego reduces—as it does in the process of love or moving toward the truth—pain is also felt because the individual feels their sense of self is dissolving. He distinguishes between pain and suffering, stating that pain is translated into suffering through the medium of the ego. A large ego resists pain, thereby creating suffering, whereas a diminishing ego experiences less suffering despite the presence of pain. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that since pain is unavoidable, one should have discretion regarding the nature of their pain. He references the Buddha's first noble truth that life is suffering to highlight that pain is tied to existence. He advises choosing the pain that comes from following the truth rather than the pain that comes from rejecting it. When questioned about the ability to choose wisely, he clarifies that as long as one remains a conscious 'chooser' driven by ego, the choice will not be wise. Instead, he suggests that one should stop interfering and let actions flow naturally. By not choosing or resisting, the right movement happens automatically, preventing pain from becoming suffering.