Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 "Silence is ever-speaking; it is a perennial flow of language. It is interrupted by speaking; for words obstruct this mute "language." Lectures may entertain individuals for hours without improving them. Silence on the other hand is permanent and benefits the whole humanity.....By silence eloquence is menat. Oral lectures are not eloquent as silence. Silence is unceasing eloquence... It is the best language. There is a state when words cease and silence prevails. Does preaching consist in mounting a platform and haranguing the people around? Preaching is simple communication of knowledge; it can really be done in silence only. What do you think a man who listens to a sermon for an hour and goes away without having been impressed by it so as to change his life? Compare him with another, who sits in a holy presence and goes away after some time with his outlook on life totally changed. Which is better, to preach loudly without effect or to sit silently sending out inner force? How much powerful must be the preaching through silence! But people do not understand this simple bare truth, the truth of their everyday, ever-present eternal experience. This truth is that of the Self. Is there anyone who is unaware of the Self? But they do not like even to hear of this truth, whereas they are eager to know what lies beyond, about heaven, hell and reincarnation." ~Sri Ramana LoveAlways, Mazie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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