Acharya Prashant responds to a question about when to apply honesty by questioning the premise of applying it selectively. He illustrates that if he were sometimes dishonest, the listener would be unable to trust him, constantly wondering if he is speaking the truth or lying. He argues that a person who is sometimes honest and sometimes dishonest is even more dangerous, as they can lie secretly while maintaining a facade of truthfulness. This makes the idea of an "application of honesty" a very dangerous concept. Acharya Prashant then redefines honesty, stating it is not merely about speaking the truth or stating bare facts. He questions whether one truly knows all the facts or the appropriate time to state them. He calls the definition of honesty as simply speaking the truth a foolish one, often held by those who are not honest themselves. True honesty, he explains, is when what is inside is the same as what is outside. It means that one's actions arise from their understanding. The core of honesty is understanding, and without it, honesty is impossible. To explain further, he uses the analogy of a drunk person. If a drunk person is shown four fingers and sees eight, they might honestly say "eight." However, because they lack understanding due to their intoxicated state, they cannot be truly honest. He relates this to the general human condition, suggesting we are all in a state of intoxication. We try to do good, but our actions often lead to bad outcomes because we lack understanding. The solution, he suggests, is to first become sober or conscious before acting. This involves identifying and avoiding the people, places, and activities that make one unconscious, and seeking out that which brings peace, which is the mind's natural state.