Q. What is the best way to protect oneself not to be disturbed in silences? A. This is a question of esoteric teaching. When a person allows himself to be disturbed this shows that his concentration is not good. And if the concentration is not good, that shows that his willpower fails him. The best way therefore is to develop the power of concentration, so naturally the willpower will develop, and one will stand against all disturbances, which naturally come up when one has to live in the midst of the crowd.