A questioner, who has been suffering from somatic OCD for two years, asks if there is something beyond the mind. She mentions that a self-help book, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind," helped her recover by suggesting that one's world is a product of one's thought patterns. By consciously adopting positive thinking, she found relief. This experience led her to question whether "Bodh" (realization) is merely a higher state of mind or something entirely beyond it. She illustrates her doubt with the example of Buddha, asking if he would remain the same enlightened being if his memories of penance were erased, implying that if not, then even enlightenment is a part of the mind. Acharya Prashant addresses this by inverting her question: if you give Buddha's memories to a random person, would they become a Buddha? He points out that many people face similar life situations but do not achieve enlightenment, suggesting that something more than memory or circumstance is at play. When the questioner attributes this difference to bravery, Acharya Prashant questions the nature of that bravery, asking if it too is just memory or a state of mind. He presents a paradox to meditate upon: "The Buddha is not his body, but at the same time, there is no Buddha without the body." He clarifies that superficial remedies can indeed provide temporary relief, just as a pharmacist can help with minor ailments, but one doesn't always need a master surgeon. However, he cautions that if a wrong thing appears to help, it is not true help but a delusion that will eventually burst. He emphasizes that positive thinking cannot be a substitute for the Buddha's wisdom. The speaker corrects the questioner's phrasing, stating that "Bodh" is not a concept; rather, it is the very act of looking at all concepts. The journey of the mind is a continuous movement away from its own unhappiness. The proof of being on the right path is the reduction of pain and suffering. As one progresses, the nature of the problems changes, but the journey continues. This constant upward movement is energized by the Self (Atma), which is the foundation of this entire process. Without the Self, there would be no urge to transcend the mind's limitations.