Acharya Prashant clarifies that there is no direct relationship between spiritual peace and physical silence. He refutes the notion that becoming quiet or speaking less is a sign of enlightenment, pointing out that great figures like Shri Krishna, Ashtavakra, and Kabir Saheb spoke extensively throughout their lives. He explains that silence can often be a mask for ignorance or a tactic to avoid being caught, as seen in the story of a fool who pretended to be a scholar by remaining silent. The speaker emphasizes that the importance lies not in whether one is speaking or silent, but in the source or the 'who' behind the action. When one attains true understanding, it is not that all speech stops, but rather that useless and trivial speech ceases. He compares this to a waterfall that flows with greater force and clarity once the obstructions are removed; similarly, the words of an enlightened person carry a new power and purpose. Acharya Prashant advises that one should not judge others based on the quantity of their speech, as both talkative and quiet people can be foolish. The only true measure is one's identification or 'whose hand one is holding.' If one identifies with the Truth, their actions and words will reflect that Truth. Finally, Acharya Prashant explains that in spirituality, answers are given to the questioner rather than the question itself. Unlike worldly law, which is 'blind' and treats everyone the same, spiritual justice has 'eyes' and responds to the specific state and needs of the individual. Therefore, the same question or action might receive different responses depending on the person involved, as spirituality focuses on the internal state of the seeker rather than objective, external uniformity.
