Acharya Prashant explains that the mind functions through thought, which constantly seeks to interpret and give meaning to other thoughts. He uses the example of a dream to illustrate how the mind tries to analyze mental activity using the reservoir of memory. When a thought or dream is too absurd for memory to validate, it falls into the domain of the subconscious. He clarifies that there is no fundamental difference between the conscious and the subconscious; the subconscious is simply a larger store of experiences and memories that are currently inaccessible or far away in time. Even if the conscious mind cannot interpret these subconscious thoughts, they manifest as a persistent background noise or 'buzzing' that prevents true peace. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that understanding leads to the dissolution of both the 'civilized' conscious thoughts and the continuous background noise of the subconscious. He notes that an attentive person can sense this background noise even if they cannot interpret it, similar to being aware of a physical ache without knowing its cause. He warns against the illusion of having understood the mind completely, as the subconscious serves as a reminder of the mind's hidden depths. True resolution requires more than intellectual arguments; it requires a real dissolution of the underlying complexes. He advises remaining alert to the fact that mental unrest often persists even after the conscious mind has been temporarily silenced by a logical answer.