Acharya Prashant explains that one should speak for the right purpose rather than remaining silent. He emphasizes that once a person understands the true purpose of their life, their time, resources, and speech naturally become dedicated to that goal. There is no inherent evil in action or speech; the problem lies in the desire or selfishness behind them. Just as there are no restrictions on the movement of hands or feet, there should be no restriction on the tongue, provided it is not used for personal gain or to serve the ego. He clarifies that speech is a form of action, and like any action, it should be selfless. If one tries to force silence on the lips while the mind continues its internal dialogue, it is of no use. Acharya Prashant further discusses that the primary goal of life is to remove the persistent and painful feeling of 'I am' or the ego. He refers to Kabir Saheb's teaching, 'Speak such words that the ego of the mind is lost,' explaining that speech should be used to cool the self and others rather than fueling the fire of the ego. He argues against the idea of physical silence, noting that the tongue and lips are natural parts of the body like the lungs or nose. The real question is how one uses these natural tools. Using speech to fulfill desires or protect greed and fear is a misuse of the body and time, leading to the loss of the opportunity that life provides. Correct living involves using every faculty, including speech, to move toward the true purpose of existence.
