Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who feels that self-inquiry and questioning lead to more confusion and entanglement. He points out that the questioner has barely begun the process of inquiry and is already drawing conclusions about its endless nature. He explains that questioning does not create confusion; rather, it exposes the knots and entanglements that were already present within. This exposure can be frightening, leading people to believe that the process of questioning itself is the problem. He emphasizes that while a state beyond questions and answers exists, it is far off and cannot be reached by avoiding the necessary work of inquiry. He compares the spiritual process to opening a septic tank; it reveals the accumulated filth of one's life, which is uncomfortable but necessary for those who value cleanliness and truth. Acharya Prashant asserts that a lover of truth cannot tolerate even the smallest falsehood or impurity and will continue to dig deeper until the truth is revealed. He notes that even in the Upanishads, profound silence is preceded by intense dialogue and debate. Silence is not cheap; it is earned only after one has gone through the rigorous process of questioning and answering. Ultimately, the depth of one's inquiry depends on one's love for truth and intolerance for the 'stench' of a false life.