Acharya Prashant explains that the presence of a sage like Ramana Maharshi contributes significantly to the welfare of a country, including its political welfare, even if he does not participate in direct struggle. Ramana Maharshi brought about a revolution through silence, which is often more effective than external revolutions. While political revolutions might change the master, they often leave the underlying slavery intact. Acharya Prashant notes that despite gaining external independence, many people remain psychologically subjugated and internally unfree. He emphasizes that the worst form of slavery is being a slave to one's own ego, social conditioning, and physical compulsiveness. Acharya Prashant clarifies that while external political freedom is important because it creates a climate conducive to inner freedom, inner freedom is far more vital. External circumstances are unpredictable and beyond individual control, whereas one can always be the master of their inner self. He asserts that inside the self, no accident is possible without one's permission. Therefore, Ramana Maharshi should be regarded as a freedom fighter in his own right, as he worked toward the truest form of freedom through inwardness and silence.