Acharya Prashant explains that the mind is merely a reflection of the ego, and any restlessness in the mind stems from the ego being displaced from its center. He clarifies that the soul is not a tool to be used to stabilize the mind; rather, one must use self-knowledge to stabilize the ego. When the ego is firm and centered, the mind naturally becomes calm. He emphasizes that focusing on the mind alone is futile because the mind has no independent existence. To understand oneself, one must observe the movements of the ego, which manifest as thoughts, emotions, and actions. He asserts that self-knowledge begins with honesty toward one's physical actions and conduct before claiming any mental or spiritual progress.