Acharya Prashant explains that the human intellect is often mistakenly viewed as a tool that works only in the external world. He clarifies that the world is not merely an objective collection of facts but is defined by our relationships with objects. We value things not for what they are, but because they belong to us or serve our desires. The intellect functions under the command of the ego, which seeks fulfillment by transforming natural objects into attractive products. For instance, the intellect turns a simple potato into spicy chips because the ego desires sensory gratification. Therefore, the intellect is like an arrow; it does not choose its own target but is directed by the one who holds the bow. In the spiritual journey, the intellect is an inherent part of human nature and cannot be discarded. Just as one uses their feet, time, and money to reach a spiritual gathering, one must also use their intellect. The problem is not the intellect itself, but its master. If the intellect serves the ego, it leads to bondage; if it serves the truth, it becomes a tool for liberation. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that while various scriptures describe the hierarchy of the mind, intellect, and senses differently, the core principle remains that the Self (Atma) must occupy the highest position. When the Self is prioritized as the ultimate truth, all other faculties like the mind and intellect naturally fall into their correct order.