Acharya Prashant responds to a questioner who feels that reading or listening to spiritual words is no longer beneficial and that the essence is found in silence. Acharya Prashant counters this by asking who taught him this and pointing out that he himself is never seen sitting silently. He explains that question-and-answer sessions cease to be beneficial when the knowledge gained is not implemented in one's life. He uses the analogy of a patient who consults a doctor, receives a prescription and exercise advice, but follows neither. In such a case, the consultation is useless. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that what is known must be lived. Knowledge without corresponding action becomes a burden. The ultimate test of understanding is not in silent contemplation but in how one lives their daily life—their actions of getting up, sitting, eating, and drinking. He states that sitting in silence is not the solution. From this point, two paths emerge. The first, which most people take, is to stop listening altogether because the ego feels insulted by the constant reminder of one's inaction. The second path is to start acting on the advice, recognizing that it's never too late to begin. He warns that if one continues to listen for a long time without acting, the ability to listen will eventually diminish. The act of listening will become humiliating, feeling like a slap, as it constantly highlights one's failure to implement the teachings. This is especially dangerous for those who have been listening for a long time, as opposed to newcomers who find the information novel and enjoyable. He compares it to a new army recruit watching war videos for entertainment, who only understands the reality when actually deployed on the battlefield.