Acharya Prashant clarifies that while silence is indeed our inner nature, this refers to mental silence, not necessarily the oral or physical absence of sound. A person surrendered to inner silence might, depending on the situation, externally require either physical silence or some material sound. These external states are sought only when one is truly in love with inner silence. He cautions against the misconception that a desire for external quietness proves a devotion to inner silence. It is quite possible that a person who is very noisy within seeks external silence precisely to continue their internal chatter undisturbed. Conversely, someone who is truly silent within might be engaged in a life full of external sound, words, and even noise. The inner reality can be the opposite of the outer appearance. For instance, the words of a wise person can bring one to a state of inner silence, even as they break the external silence. The inner experience changes from noisy to silent, while the outer experience changes from silent to noisy. Regarding compromise, Acharya Prashant explains it as a social arrangement. When dealing with others, one must abide by the established rules of a particular space. For example, in a designated silent zone, one is entitled to ask for quiet. However, one cannot impose a personal spiritual need for silence on others outside of such agreements. This is a social matter, not a spiritual one. Living in any society is an act of choice, and one is always free to move to a different circle if the rules are unpalatable. This freedom must be exercised. Ultimately, he advises choosing the company of people who are internally less chaotic, those who have the capacity to both be brought to silence and to bring others to silence. He reiterates that real, internal silence should not be confused with external wordlessness or soundlessness, which are ineffective and unreal substitutes for the real thing. A person engrossed in their own internal monologue will demand external silence, whereas the words of someone who truly understands life can bring about a profound inner silence.